The Haiphong Typhoon. The typhoon formed east of central Luzon and traversed Cagayan and Ilocos. Once in the China Sea, the intensity and depth of the typhoon increased considerably. After crossing Hainan, the storm moved to Indochina, passing over Phulien and Haiphong. Wind velocities of 140 km. Per hour were recorded at Phulien Observatory. The barometric minimum on board the Taming was 739.89 mm., at Phulien was 725.3 mm. and at Haiphong was 725.7 mm.

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8-21

September

1901

E of the Visayas, SE of the Loochoos, northern part of Formosa Channel, Sea of Japan

A low pressure area formed in the Pacific E of the Visayas and moved NW to a position SE of the Loochoos where it ramained stationary, intensifying all the time. Then it moved WNW to the northern part of Formosa Channel then to the mouth of the Yangze River where it recurved to the NE passing to the Sea of Japan.

A typhoon originated W of Palau, struck eastern Luzon, crossed Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan, recurved to the NE near the Ilocos coast and passed near N Batanes on its course to southeast Japan

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1-8

January

1902

Mindanao, Paragua, China Sea

A depression crossed the southern part of Mindanao and after passing to the south of Paragua, it moved to the China Sea. The steamers Alicante, Mennon, Amara and Carinthia felt the effects of the storm across the China Sea.

A typhoon appeared to the ENE of Suriago, moving WNW. It cut across the Island of Leyte between Maasin and Ormoc, approached the northern part of Cebu and recurved south of Masbate towards the Pacific again through the northern part of Samar.

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8-11

January

1902

Mindanao, China Sea.

A depression appeared to the south of Mindanao and moved almost directly west. The storm was responsible for heavy rainsover eastern Mindanao and squally winds over the China Sea. The steamers Sontua and Kolantan experienced the effects of the storm.

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12-14

January

1902

Suriago, Sea of Jolo, Zamboanga

A depression crossed south of Suriago and entered the Sea of Jolo by the north of Zamboanga.

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18-21

January

1902

Mindanao, Sea of Jolo

A depression spread over Mindanao and moved towards the Sea of Jolo with a slight inclination toward the north.

A typhoon appeared in the Pacific off the eastern part of Archipelago, entered northern Visayas, passed close to the south of Sorsogon almost in an E-W direction. On entering the China Sea, it recurved to the N, traversed the island of Hainan, entered the Continent and brought great destruction to Kowantong in central China. The barometric minimum at the Lamko Lighthouse was 733.35 mm., at Julinkang was 739.7 mm. and at Pakhoi was 748.03 mm.

A typhoon originated at sea between Samar, Masbate and Leyte, crossed Masbate, Tablas and Mindoro and entered the Continent to the east of Hongkong, moving northward. The radius of violent winds was small. The steamer Shearwated which found herself within this radius while between Romblon and Marinduque at a distance of about 50 miles from the vortex was wrecked, as were small craft which were between Tablas, Romblon and Marinduque and close to Mindoro.

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14-18

July

1902

W of north Samar, S Masbate, Romblon, Mindoro, E of Hongkong

A depression apeared W of north Samar, crossed S Masbate, Romblon and Mindoro and, inclining to the NE, reached the Continent E of Hongkong.

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19-23

July

1902

ESE of Manila, Pacific

A depression appeared to the ESE of Manila and remained in the Pacific, moving NNW.

A typhoon appeared in the Pacific off the eastern part of Luzon, entered the eastern coast close to the north of Casuguran, crossed northern Luzon and entered the China Sea to the south of Vigan. Once in the China Sea, the typhoon increased in intensity. The Loonsang and Roseta Maru experienced heavy gales with driving rain off Cape Bojeador. When the vortex of the typhoon was NNW of Mindanao, a secondary cyclone formed to the south of the peninsula of Surigao which moved to the Province of Misamis, broke over the region of Lake Lanao and caused havoc in the Vicar Camp at Malabang and in parts southeast of Lake Lanao.

East of the Marianas, Balintang Channel, north of Hongkong, southern of Formosa

A typhoon formed to the east of the Marianas, moved WNW, crossed the Balintag Channel and entered the Continent close to the north of Hongkong, accompained by squalls and strong winds. This typhoon caused a heavy rainstorm over southern Formosa, especially in Koshun and Taito.

A typhoon appeared in the Pacific to the E of northern Luzon, approached Bashi and Balintang Channels, moved northward to the east of Formosa, recurved NE to the west of the Loochoos Islands, crossed Japan, traversed the Sea of Japan and inclined northward towards Manchuria. The barometric minimum at Kumamoto was 720.9 mm. The velocity of wind observed at Sharyoto was 63.4 m.p.s.

A typhoon originated in the Pacific at least 500 miles from Manila. Moving NW and never touching the Archipelago, the center approached NE of Formosa, crossed the Eastern Sea, passed to the east of Shanghai, traversed the Yelow Sea, Korea and Manchuria. The vortex of the parabola lay very near the eastern coast of Formosa. The Denbighstein was very close to the vortex of the typhoon. The barometric minimum on board the Denbighstein was 734.1 mm.

The Capiz typhoon. This typhoon was remarkable for its small diameter, high velocity and intensity. It started a short distance to the east of Mindanao, passed north of Surigao moving WNW, crossed close to the central part of the Island of Leyte and swept across the extreme northern part of Cebu and the whole of northern Panay in a direction parallel to the coast. After passing over Busuanga, it inclined towards the north, crossed the Paracels, passed south of Hainan and struck Indochina, doing enormous damage to Namdink and western Tongking and causing the death of over 2,000 people. In crossing the Archipelago, the velocity of translation was about 12 miles per hour. The diameter was so small that it passed over the China Sea in the direction of Tongking without giving those in Hongkong any suspicion its passage or enabling those in Tongking to predict its approach, until it began to show ruin and destruction over the country. The barometric minimum at Ormoc was 745.0 mm. and at Capiz was 740.0 mm.

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15-18

May

1903

China Sea

An area of low pressure originated between Bohol and eastern Mindanao, advanced towards the NNW, crossed the China Sea and inclined to the NNE near the Formosa Channel.

A typhoon appeared to the ENE of Manila, recurving slowly to the NNW. It passed in front of Formosa, touched the eastern coast of China near Shanghai, crossed the Yelow Sea in a NE direction, traversed Korea and Manchuria, going out into the Pacific over the southern part of Shanghai Island. The typhoon cause a severe rainstorm over the Liukiu Islands and northern Korea. The barometric minimum at Ishigakijima was 719.8 mm.

A typhoon appeared to the NE of northern Luzon, crossed central Formosa and entered the Continent near Amoy. The rainstorm produced by the typhoon did great damage to Formosa. The barometric minimum at Basco was 748.4 mm., at Chapel Islands was 743.6 mm. and at Hokoto was 737.3 mm.

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12-17

August

1903

NE of Manila, north of Formosa, China, Yelow Sea

An extensive depression appeared to the NE of Manila and moved NW. It passed to the north of Formosa, entered the Continent, recurved towards the NE at a point west of Shanghai and traversed the Yelow Sea towards Korea and Manchuria.

A typhoon appeared to the NE of Cape Engaño, moved NW, crossed Formosa, entered the Continent, recurved to the NE and traversed the upper Yelow Sea and Manchuria. The storm was responsible for a heavy rainfall in Formosa. The barometric minimum at Taito was 738.1 mm.

A typhoon originated in the Pacific to the north of the Pelew Islands, crossed the Balintang and Bashi Channels and entered the Continent. During the passage of the typhoon a heavy rain fell over southern Formosa.

A typhoon appeared to the east of northern Luzon, inclined much to the west, crossed the Babuyan Islands and entered the Continent to the south and at a considerable distance from Hongkong, towards Hainan. The storm did considerable damage to the provinces of Ilocos and the towns of Cagayan Valley. Some pontines and other craft anchored in the river were beached on the muddy banks of the Cagayan River in Aparri. The Selsdom encountered the storm near Babuyan Islands and experienced violent squalls, a very high sea and suffered considerably, losing 250 tons of coal. The following barometric minima were observed: 735. 75 mm. at Aparri; 744.9 mm. at Tuguegarao; and 735.82 mm. on board the Robilla Maru.

East of northern Luzon, Bashi Channel, southern part of Formosa, south of Swatow

A typhoon appeared to the east of northern Luzon, moved WNW, entered the Bashi Channel, touched the extreme southern part of Formosa and entered the Continent to the south of Swatow. The barometric minimum at Tainan was 739.4 mm.

A depression appeared to the ESE of Manila, which gave rise to strong winds in the northern Visayas an southern Luzon. After developing into a typhoon, the center of the storm inclined N, without touching the Archipelago but the violence of the squalls was great, a velocity of 56 to 60 meters per second being attained in Tuguegarao. Across the China Sea, the steamers encountered fierce NW winds, a tremendous sea and awful squalls of wind and rain. Calm prevailed in Manila Harbor, but the gales waged with unrelenting vigor outside. The Inverik Rubi, and Loongsand, after attempting to leave the bay, had to seek refuge from the fury of the winds out in the China Sea. The following barometric minima were observed: 747.0 mm. at Baler and 745.5 mm. at Tuguegarao.

A typhoon originated to the SSW of Guam, passed to the east of the Bashi Channel at a great distance away from it, took a northeast course near southern Japan and passed very close to the steamer Siberia two days out of Yokohama bound for Honolulu. The waves were reported as ten meters above the water line of the ship.

A typhoon appeared to the SE of Luzon, moving NW, and it crossed central Luzon between San Isidro and Bolinao. The wind was not intense but the rainfall to the south of the track was heavy.

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21-1

April-May

1904

Mindanao, Tongking, Suriago, Indochina

A small cyclonic center crossed the northern part of Mindanao and, having acquired considerable development, reached Tongking. The barometric minimum at Suriago was 754.75 mm. The storm hit the coast of Indochina with great fury. The victims of the typhoon numbered more than 3,000: more than 1,500 sampans were sunk: the material losses amounted to more than two million piastras.

A depression was formed over the Pacific and was felt by yhe northeastern stations of the Archipelago. Moving NE, it entered the Eastern Sea of China, passed north of Amami Oshima and inclined to the ESE.

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4-8

June

1904

SW of Formosa, Formosa Channel, Foochow, Strait of Soya

A depression started from the sea off the southwestern part of Formosa, passed through the Formosa Channel, came near Foochow, inclined NE and passed through the Strait of Soya on its way toward the Sea of Okhotsk.

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15-17

June

1904

North of Yayeyama Islands, Kiushiu, Shikuko

A depression appeared to the north of Yayeyama Islands and, moving NE, passed over Kiushiu and part of Shikuko on its way towards the Pacific.

A typhoon appeared to the east of Luzon, advancing towards the Archipelago. It inclined to the NW, passed south of Formosa, entered the Continent in the neighborhood of Foochow and moved to Manchuria. The barometric minimum at Manila was 748.71 mm.

A typhoon appeared to the south of Yayeyama Islands, touched the southwestern coast of Ishigakijima, moving NNW. Passing to the north of Formosa, it entered the Continent near Haichow. When the typhoon passed Ishigakijima, the force of the winds was tremendous, a maximun velocity of 55.6 m.p.s. Being attained, although the area was restricted. The hurricane lasted for 21 hours. The barometric minimum at Ishigakijima was 729.4 mm.

A small typhoon of great velocity crossed the Visayas from the north of Mindanao towards Palawan. The center passed very near Tuburan, moved on to Iloilo and to a short distance from Cuyo. Considerable destruction among the nipa houses of Iloilo resulted from the storm. The top of the lighthouse at Siete Pecados was demolished and part of the eastern tower was unroofed. The typhoon lasted only a few hours.

A typhoon originated in the neighborhood of the Marianas. First it moved to the NNW and then to the NNE. The typhoon was intense when it covered the peninsula of Kiu and remained so as it crossed Japan and Hokkaido. In many provinces, rivers overflowed their banks, bridges fell and houses were carried away. The barometric minimum at Wakayama was 736.4 mm., at Yagi was 735.1 mm. And at Osaka and Kioto was 737.5 mm.

East of Mindanao, Samar, south of Masbate, northern Calamianes, north of Hainan Strait

A typhoon of small diameter appeared to the east of Mindanao, entered Samar by the south of Borongan and passed south of Masbate. After crossing northern Calamianes, it inclined to the NW and entered the Continent to the north of Hainan Strait. The barometric minimum at Borongan was 749 mm.

East of Luzon, Batanes, Bashi Channel, East Formosa, Korea, Manchuria, Visayas, western Mindanao

A typhoon developed in the sea east of Luzon and approached Batanes moving NW. It recurved to the NNE around the Bashi Channel, moved along the eastern coast of Formosa, crossed Korea and entered Manchuria with increased velocity. The rains were very abundant in the Visayas. The winds and squalls off the western coast of Mindanao caused the wreck of the sloop America near Punta Gorda. The barometric minimum at Santo Domingo was 744.25 mm., at Ishigakijima was 735.5 mm. and at Moppo was 732.9 mm.

Marshall Islands, eastern part of Riukiu, Anami-Oshima, west of Kiushiu, Masanpo, northern part of Korea, Vladivostock

The typhoon appeared near the Marshall Islands, moved NNW and approached the eastern part of Riukiu. After touching Anami-Oshima, the center of the typhoon moved northwards. It traversed the sea west of Kiushiu, inclined to the NNE, reached the neigborhood of Masanpo, crossed the northern part of Korea on a diagonal path and passed close to Vladivostock on its way toward the Amour regions. The rainfall and wind were most severe in Kiushiu causing much damage to lives, property and crops. Masanpo and Fusan were hit by storm waves which inflicted great damage to ships and houses. The storm center approached and passed the U.S.A.T. Sherman in the Eastern Sea with the wind blowing with hurricane force over a heavy northeast sea and continous heavy driving rain. The barometric minimum at Naze was 709.4 mm. The wind velocity at Naze attained value of 43.1 m.p.s. The barometric minimum on board the U.S.A.T. Sherman was 710mm.

A cyclone moved from the Balintang Channel across the China Sea and passed to the south of Hongkong with a movement towards the west. Then it recurved N and NE and reentered the China Sea between Amoy and Swatow. Although the typhoon was severe in Hongkong and Macao, it lost much of its intensity on its journey over the Continent.

A typhoon developed between the Marianas and the Philippines, moved towards the NNW and remained stationary for some time to the southeast of the Loochoos. After approaching Amami-Oshima, it moved NE, reached the sea of Tosa, passed the neighborhood of Cape Tuiroto, traversed Shikoku and, passing over Tanyo, it entered the Japan Sea in its course toward the Strait of Tsugaru and the Pacific Ocean.

A typhoon formed in the Pacific moved rapidly toward southern Luzon in a westerly direction, passed S of Manila on its WNW course into the China Sea and entered Cochinchina near Hue as a very intense typhoon. The Governor of Annam reported the death of 714 persons, the destruction of 20,000 houses, the sinking of 529 sampans and damages amounting to half a million piastras.

A tphoon of small diameter formed in the Pacific east of northern Mindanao and crossed the southern Visayas Islands into the Sulu Sea, decreasing in intensity as it passed over the peninsula of Surigao.

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15-17

December

1904

Loochoos, southern coast of Japan, Sea of Japan

A depression formed in the vicinity of the Loochoos, moved towards the southern coast of Japan and entered the Sea of Japan, as a shallow depression.

A typhoon of unusual intensity developed over the Eastern Carolines. Moving WNW, it entered the Archipelago by the north of Catanduanes, crossed central Luzon and passed out to the China Sea. The natives of the Eastern Carolines pronounced this storm as the worst they had ever experienced. Of the 2,150 houses on Ascension Island, only one remained standing. Two vessels anchored in the bay were thrown upon the reefs. Altogether 15 persons were killed and about 300 wounded by the storm. The transport Thomas met the storm close to San Bernardino Strait onher way from Guam to Manila. Her minimun barometer was 746.51 mm.

A typhoon coming from the Pacific crossed the Balintang Channel and moved NW to the interior of China, entering between Amoy and Swatow. The damage done to the Batan Islands was very great. The barometric minimum at Santo Domingo was 713.15 mm.

A typhoon formed in the China Sea west of central Luzon, recurved to the NE crossed Formosa and filled up in the vicinity of the Inland Sea. The storm caused a heavy rainstorm in Formosa resulting in great damage to life and property. The barometric minimum at Tainan was 728.00 mm.

A typhoon developed in the China Sea, entered the Continent and moved NE close to Quelpart Island and then across the Sea of Japan. The Tean was under the influence of this storm on her way from Hongkong to Manila.

A well developed typhoon passed between Guam and Yap, moving WNW. The center crossed the Balintang Channel doing enormous damage to the buildings and crops of the Batanes. Keeping the NNW direction, it drew near to the south of Hongkong and passed into the Continent by the NE of Hainan.

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17-20

August

1905

NE of Samar, NW of Mindanao

A center of shallow depth crossed the Archipelago from the NE of Samar to the NW of Mindanao. The center overtook the schooner Minerva in the channel of Verde Island. Strong gales from the SW and SE swept down on the ship and, the anchors failing, she was driven on the rocks and totally destroyed.

A typhoon formed to the N of Guam and moved W, then NW. After passing Okinawa Island, it crossed the Korea Strait and traversed northern Japan, causing a severe rainstorm over Japan proper. The barometric minimum at Izugahara, Korea Strait, was 710.8 mm.

A heavy typhoon formed in the neighborhood of the Eastern Carolines, passed Saipan Island by the north, moving WNW and then ran between the Naha Ishigakijima groups. It was felt by the ships across the southern part of the Yellow Sea. It then crossed Korea and southern Saghalin in its NE course. The barometric minimum at Saipan was 722 mm, and at Moppo was 727.7 mm

The Cantabria Typhoon. It originated between Guam and Yap and moved almost due W over the Pacific. On entering Samar, it changed its direction to the NW, crossing the provinces of Sorsogon, Tayabas, Batangas, Cavite and Zambales. Out in the China Sea, it moved towards Hainan and entered the Continent by the Gulf of Tongkin. The typhoon was particulary severe on account of its barometric depth and the force of the wind. The following remarkable minima were registered: On board the Pathfinder, anchored in San Policarpo Bay, was 690.12 mm.; at Laoang, Samar, was 724 mm.; at Matnog, Sorsogon, was 724 mm.; at Gubat, Sorsogon, was 729 mm.; on board the Loosangam was 735.95 mm. and at Olongapo was 740.1 mm. The storm caused the wreck of the Cantabria on the southwest side of the Bagababoy Island, close to Ticao. The number of persons killed by the typhoon amounted to over 240. The Cantabria sank with 104 hands. With the exception of 9 survivors, all the officers and members of the crew went down with the Coast Guard Leyte.

A typhoon, after forming in the neighborhood of the Pelew Islands, moved in a NW direction to the east of Balintang Channel, crossed Formosa, entered China near Foochow and, in its NE Branch, passed over the Korea Strait and Japan. On account of heavy rains, the rivers in Formosa overflooded their banks.

A typhoon appeared to the ESE of Guam and passed to the N of Yap. It moved NW and N, recurving to the NE around the Loochoos and running along southern Japan, always in the Pacific. The typhoon caused a heavy rainstorm over the Loochoos. The barometric minimum at Naha was 711.6 mm.

A typhoon originated between Guam and Yap and moved WNW. It passed over Catanduanes, crossed central Luzon and emerged into the China Sea to the west of Manila. Changing to west by south, it icreased in depth and velocity and entered the coasts of Annam.

This typhoon appeared far to the SSE of Yap, moved WNW, then N, recurving to the NNE and NE, decreasing in intensity. A barometric minimum of 742.5 mm. was recorded on board the Germania near Rug Islands.

A typhoon formed in the vicinity of Guam, moved NW, threatened the northeastern coast of Luzon, caused heavy rains and strong gales in the Cagayan Valley, recurved northeastward to the Loochoos and southern Japan, its advance being marked by strong gales and rain squalls.

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6-9

April

1906

Marianas, east of Balintang Channel, east of Formosa, NW of the Loochoos, S of Japan

A depression moved from the Marianas to the east of the Balintang Channel and recurved to the NE, passing east of Formosa, NW of the Loochoos and S of Japan.

A typhoon originated in the Pacific, approached Samar, moving NW. The vortex passed to the north of Naga and over the Fathomer, anchored in Lamit Bay. When the typhoon was over Lamon Bay, it seems that it split into two: one branch crossing central Luzon and the other following the eastern coast of Luzon. The former filled up in the China Sea and the latter crossed the Bashi Channel, filling up before reaching the Continent. Barometric minimum on board the Fathomer, 741.41 mm.

A typhoon appeared east of Visayas, approaching the Archipelago. It filled up, crossing Luzon, so that it was without a definite center when it reached the China Sea.

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11-15

July

1906

Pacific, SSE of Kiushiu

A depression appeared in the Pacific and moved towards the northern part of the Archipelago. It came close to the SSE of Kiushiu and filled up inmediately.

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15-16

July

1906

NE of Manila, east of Formosa, south of Loochoos

A depression appeared to the NE of Manila in the Pacific east of the Balintang Channel. It moved N and remained stationary east of Formosa and south o Loochoos. It seems that two centers developed out of the wide depression; one moved towards the Continent trough Formosa and the other northeastward.

The typhoon originated in the Pacific east of northern Visayas, moved NW and recurved to the NE at a point east of the Balintang Channel. The typhoon traveled along the Pacific coast of Japan causing a heavy rainstorm over the whole of Japan. The barometric minimum at Hachijo was 735.6 m.

A typhoon originated to the south of Guam and progressed toward the WNW. It inclined towards the W and crossed Formosa. Increasing in velocity, it entered the Continent, moving NW, recurved to ENE, crossed the Yellow Sea, traversed Korea and moved over the Pacific towards the Bering Sea. The barometric minimum at Hokoto was 735.7 mm. and at Basco was 740 mm.

This typhoon formed north of Guam, passed between Basco and Koshun, deflected to west and possibly to WSW and hit Hongkong with tremendous force. The center of the typhoon passed to the north of the harbor of Hongkong, thus causing a northwesterly gale. The harbor is much less sheltered from the west than from any other quarter. In the harbor 45 merchant vessels of an aggregate tonnage of 46,994 were either badly injured, stranded, or foundered, 80 steam launches out of a total of 256 were permanently or temporarily disabled and a great number of lighter, junks and small craft broken up. Sixteen Europeans lost their lives and at least 2,385 Chinese were reported missing. The barometric minima were: 743.98 mm. at Basco; 739.89 mm. at Hongkong; 740.60 mm. on board the Nneichow and 740.14 mm. on board the Delhi. This typhoon had a very narrow diameter.

This typhoon formed in the vicinity of Guam, passed over Aparri, inclined westwards, and crossed the China Sea towards the northern part of Hainan. This typhoon moved slowly in the Pacific, but gained considerable speed in the China Sea.

This typhoon formed to the east of Guam and moved between Guam and Yap towards W by N. The center passed over Baler, with such a steep gradient that the barometer fell one inch in less than two hours. The vortex passed near by the south of Baguio, and entered the Lingayen Gulf through the town of Santo Domingo, La Union Province. It crossed the China Sea and entered the Continent between Macao and Kwongchanwan Bay. The area of rain of this typhoon was extremely large.

A typhoon formed in the Pacific, moved WNW, crossed southeastern Luzon, and traversed the China Sea on its motion towards Indochina. The provinces of Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines, Tayabas, Batangas and Cavite were affected by the rains of this typhoon.

A typhoon formed between Guam and Yap, moved NW or WNW for two days, then divided into two centers, one moving toward the west as a shallow depression, crossing Luzon and filling up in the China Sea; the other moved NW to Naha and Oshima Islands where it recurved to the ENE and entered the Pacific south of Japan. The rains in the Cagayan Valley caused destructive floods.

This depression formed south of Guam, moved NW, became a typhoon, recurved away from Luzon, Formosa and the Meiacosima group on a NE course and passed over SW of Japan.

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17-24

October

1906

South of Guam, Guam, Yap, south of Japan

A depression formed south of Guam, moved NNW, passing Guam and Yap, and moved to a position south of Japan.

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21-31

October

1906

Marians, Mindanao

During this period three small centers formed in a wide area of low pressure extending from the Marianas to Mindanao. The first moved WNW, the second moved WNW and crossed Luzon in to the China Sea, and the third moved toward the Visayan Islands.

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30-5

October-November

1906

S of Guam, N of Yap, northern Luzon, northern part of the China Sea

This depression formed S of Guam, moved NW, passing N of Yap, and then changed to WNW. It continued this course, passing over northern Luzon, filling up over the northern part of the China Sea.

This typhoon did not affect the Philippines Islands but caused enormous havoc in Western Carolines, especially in the Wlea islands. Barometric minima: 691.89 mm. on board the schooner Ponape anchored at Wlea Island; 747.40 mm. at Yap. The barometer fell 34.04 mm. in two hours and a half on board the Ponape. On account of the hurricane winds, rains and waves more than 200 persons perished.

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9-11

May

1907

Formosa

A depression formed east of Formosa and moved NE.

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16-19

May

1907

Formosa, Sea of Japan, Saghalin Island

A depression formed near southern Formosa, moved northeast ward, developing as it progressed, and crossed the Sea of Japan, passing over southern Saghalin Island.

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22-23

May

1907

Continent, Eastern Sea

A depression formed over the Continent and moved eastward, crossing the Eastern Sea.

A typhoon formed in the Pacific east of Luzon, moved NW, passed east of Aparri and Basco, and recurved east of the Bashi Channel, moving northeastward to Japan and passing close to the western coast of the Nippon Island.

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23-27

June

1907

China Sea, Formosa Channel

A depression formed in the China Sea and moved into the Formosa Channel.

A typhoon formed east of the Ladrone Islands, moved WNW, began to incline northward on July 15, crossed Okinawa Islands on July 17, then crosed the Eastern Sea and Yelow Sea in a NW and NNW direction, after which it recurved to the NE over the Shantung Peninsula.

Northern part of Mariana Islands, west of the Bonins, Japan, Sea of Japan, Korea, Yelow Sea, Shantung Peninsula, Tientsin

A typhoon formed near the northern part of the Mariana Islands, advanced in a NW or NW by W direction, passed west of the Bonin on July 17, crossed Japan and entered the Sea of Japan on July 18-19. It then crossed Korea, the Yelow Sea and Shantung Peninsula in a northwesterly course finally reaching Tientsin. The lowest barometer reading observed in Japan was 733.80 mm.

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22-26

July

1907

S of Hongkong, northern Indochina

A depression or typhoon formed S or southsoutheast of Hongkong, moved westward and entered northern Indochina near Haiphong.

A typhoon formed in the Pacific east of northern Luzon, crossed that Island as a shallow depression, moved across the China Sea, increasing in intensity, and entered Indochina a few miles south of Haiphong.

A typhoon formed NE of Guam, moved W by N, then WNW, gradually inclining to the NNE, when it passed the Loochoo Islands. Shifting to NNW for a short time and then recurving a trifle, it crossed these Islands into the Sea of Japan, where it changed to a NE course, and then north, passing over Saghalin Island.

A depression formed NNE of Guam, moved slowly NW, intensifying into a typhoon on the 15th about 500 miles south of Bonins. Moving N, then NW, it recurved sharply to the NE close to Japan, and moved rapidly onthis course toward the Aleutian Islands.

Forming SSE of Guam, this typhoon moved WNW gradually shifting to the NW and then recurving to NNE about 600 miles east of northern Luzon. It continued this NNE course until it dissipated near central Japan.

This typhoon approached Central Luzon on a WNW course, pasing between San Isidro and Manila, and continued on the same course across the China Sea. Then it recurved to the NE, passing between Hainan and Indochina, entering the Continent north of Hainan. The barometric minimum at Lamko lightstation was 745.5 mm.

A typhoon formed S of Yap, moved WNW, then inclined to the west, and as it approached the Archipelago, it changed to the NW. The small center of no great violence passed very near to the south of Gubat, and then filled up on its course across the Archipelago.

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18-22

December

1907

South of Yap, Visayas

A depression appeared south of Yap, moved in a westerly direction and filled up as it approached Visayas.

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26-29

December

1907

SE of Yap, Mindanao, Sulu Sea

A depression formed SE of Yap, moved to the west, crossing Mindanao and passing into the Sulu Sea.

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30-31

December

1907

SE of Zamboanga, Sulu Sea

A depression formed SE of Zamboanga and moved into the Sulu Sea where it quickly filled up.

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22-28

February

1908

Mindanao

A depression of little importance crossed Mindanao, following a westerly or westnorthwesterly course. Very likely the center recurved towards the north or north-northeast after traversing the southernmost part of the Archipelago.

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26-29

March

1908

SE of Mindanao, China Sea, southwest of Manila

A depression appeared to the SE of Mindanao, crossed the island and filled up in the China Sea to the southwest of Manila.

The typhooon originated in the neighborhood of the Paracels and moved slowly NE, approaching the northwest end of Luzon. After crossing the Balintang Channel, the typhoon moved NE along the Loochoos, approaching the island of Amami Oshima and passing to the south of Hachijojima. The steamers Tean, Taming and Kohala experienced hurricane winds, fierce squalls, tremendous seas and blinding rains from the typhoon before it crossed the Balintang Channel. The effects of the typhoon were disastrous in the northwestern part of Luzon. Barometric minimum on board the Kohala was 722.11 mm.

It appeared as a depression to the SW of Western Carolines and moved towards the east of northern Mindanao. It changed its course and moved NNW along the sea to the east of Formosa and entered the Eastern Sea, traveling along the northern side of Loochoo Islands. It visited southern Kiushiu and landed on the peninsula. Thence it traversed southeastern Japan, passed over the sea to the south of Hokkaido and crossed southern Kuriles. On account of heavy rainfall, landslides occured in Japan, the city of Shimonoseki was overflooded and railway traffic temporarily suspended.

The Hongkong Typhoon. It was formed to the northwest of Guam and moved WNW towards Balintang Channel. The center crossed south of Batan Islandsin a westerly direction. After moving W by N in the China Sea, it inclined more to the N so that finally it took a NW by W direction, theatening the colony of Hongkong. The storm passed close to the city of Hongkong and to the NE of Macao. The damage done by the wind and rain was heavy and unprecedented. Over two hundred houses collapsed with loss of life. The telephone, electric lighting and telegraph lines all went down. The wind blew with full typhoon force for over three hours. When the typhoon passed close to the colony, the radius of the area over which strong gales blew did not exceed 35 miles on the average. The remarkable barometric minima are as follows: the barometric minimum on board the Rubi was 71 mm.; in the vicinity of Mount Kellet on the Island of Hongkong was 718 mm., at Waglan was 729 mm. and at Hongkong Observatory was 733 mm.

It was formed close to the Philippines, moved toward NNW and recurved E of Balintang Channel. After recurving, the typhoon moved NNE exerting considerable influence over the Loochoos. It passed over central Japan and entered the Sea of Japan, finally disappearing towards the south of Saghalin.

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30-6

July-August

1908

Northern part of the China Sea, southwestern part of Formosa, Bashi, Balintang Channel

A depression located in the northern part of the China sea, advanced towards the west or westnorthwest first and then recurved to the northeast. It approached the southwestern part of Formosa and filled up the vicinity of the Bashi and Balintang Channel.

The typhoon seems to have originated in the neighborhood of the Carolines. Taking a northwesterly course from the Yaeyama group, the typhoon passed between Ishigakijima and Formosa and entered the Continent to the north of Foochow. Then the storm moved along the Yangtze and from near Ichang, it changed its course towards the NE, crossing the Gulf of Pechili, the Liaotung Peninsula and Manchuria.

East of northern Visayas, east of the Bashi Channel, west of Okinawajima, Eastern Sea, ESE of Shanghai, Korea, eastern part of Manchuria, Saghalin Island

Formed to the east of northern Visayas, the typhoon moved first to the NW and then NNW until it reached a point east of the Bashi Channel where it recurved to the N and NNE. Moving slowly northwestwards, it passed west of Okinawajima and crossed the Eastern Sea. After passing to the ESE of Shanghai, it recurved again to the NNE and NE, crossing Korea, the eastern part of Manchuria and Saghalin Island.

South of Yap, , Samar, Masbate, Tablas, southern part of Mindoro, China Sea, north of Vinh

The Tarlac Typhoon. This typhoon formed south of Yap, entered Samar by the north of Borongan, crossed the southern part of Masbate, traversed Tablas and the southern part of Mindoro and after crossing the China Sea, entered the Continent north of Vinh. This typhoon caused the wreck o the Tarlac near the island Ando, 3 miles NE of Borongan. The barometric minima were: 699.12 mm. at Borongan; 707.01 mm. on board the San Juan anchored at Port Aguirre to the WNW of Catbalogan; 736.14 mm. at Tacloban; 726.15 mm. at Catbalogan; 722 mm. on board the Tablas; 734.34 mm. at Palanoc and 737.01 mm. at Romblon. The steamers Japan, Kaiphong, Solstad and Fri experienced the fury of this storm in the China Sea. The Japan and the Kaiphong registered a barometric minimum of 737 mm. The damage done in the Philippines to shipping and to the provinces was very great. The vortical calm was observed on board the Tarlac and the San Juan.

South of the Ladrone Islands, northern Luzon, China Sea, north of Hainan

This typhoon formed south of the Ladrone Islands, moved WNW, crossed northern Luzon by the north of Echagüe and very close to Candon. It continued moving WNW in the China Sea and filled up north of Hainan in the vicinity of Leichan Peninsula. The barometric minimum recorded Echagüe was 722.86 mm. and on board the Prinz Waldemar was 753.86 mm.

ESE of Guam, north of Yap, central and northern part of Luzon, China Sea, north of Hainan, north of Baler

This typhoon formed to the ESE of Guam, moved westward, passed north of Yap, crossed the central and northern part of Luzon and the China Sea, entered the Continent of Asia north of Hainan and filled up in the Continent. The typhoon entered the Philippines by the north of Baler and left Luzon between Dagupan and San Fernando, La Union. The following barometric minima were observed: 716 mm. At Baler; 721.9 mm. at Echagüe; 734.8 mm. at Tuguegarao; 736 mm. at Vigan; 744 mm. on board the Steamship Yuensang; 738.25 mm. on board the Steamship Rubi; 733.1 mm. on board the Princess Alice and 737.52 mm. at the Lamko Light Station.

This typhoon appeared about half way between Guam and Yap, moved WNW and NW, crossed the province of Cagayan between Tuguegarao and Aparri, raging with such extraordinary violence and causing such terrible inundations that no ne remembered ever to have seen anything similar before. The typhoon traversed the China Sea in a northwesterly direction, entered the Continent near Break Point and filled up later. The following barometric minima were observed: 711 mm. at Tuguegarao; 716.29 mm. at Aparri; 732.75 mm. at Vigan; 724.29 mm. at Laoag; 747.51 mm. on board the Steamship Zafiro; 736.2 mm. on board the Germania; 752.33 mm. on board the United States Steamship New Jersey and 741.2 mm. on board the cruiser Niobe. The damage done in the Cagayan Valley and in Ilocos was enormous. The people of Ilocos claimed that this was the worst baguio they had since 1867. Wind velocities of over 100 miles an hour were recorded. A hurricane wave accompained this typhoon when the vortex was near the eastern coast of Luzon. The thermometer shelter of Aparri was submerged at least under two meters of water. The surf in Aparri and Basco reached higher places than people 40 years of age had even seen.

This typhoon originated east of northern Luzon at a distance of over 300 miles from Aparri. It moved southwest until the Paracels, and resuming a west and westnorthwest direction, it passed north of Tourane.

A typhoon appeared to the SSE of Guam and passed by the north of Yap, moving WNW. The vortex entered Luzon very close to the south of Baler and, moving NW y W, crossed the Island with the extraordinary velocity of about 28 miles per hour. Instead of continuing its movement towards NW by W it recurved to the west of northern Luzon toward the Balintang Channel where it filled up and disappeared altogether. The barometric minimum at Baler was 728 mm.

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13-17

November

1908

Jolo Sea, Catanduanes

A depression formed in the Jolo Sea and moved NE and ENE until it appeared near Catanduanes Island, where it remained almost stationery and then it recurved W or WSW toward the China Sea.

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25-28

November

1908

Palau, north of Samar, east of the southeastern extrimity of Luzon, southwest of Manila

A depression formed in the vicinity of Palau and moved in a NW by W direction. On arriving north of Samar and east of the southeastern extremity of Luzon, it directed its course due west and crossed the interisland seas between Luzon and the Visayas in the form of a shallow depression of little importance. It probably filled up in the China Sea southwest of Manila.

A typhoon formed to the SE of Yap, passed by the north of the island and to the south of the steamer Prinz Waldemar, moving almost W. The storm entered the Archipelago south of, and very close to, Borongan. Moving approximately WNW, it passed very close to Catbalogan, Palanoc, Romblon, and Calapan. Once in the China Sea, it changed its direction, moving towards the NNW up to the latitude of Bolinao where it changed again its direction and took a west course, filling up in the neighborhood of the Paracels. The following barometric minimum were observed: 719.59 mm. at Borongan 722 mm. at Catbalogan; 728 mm. at Calbayog; 734.65 mm. at Palanoc; and 735.92 mm. at Calapan.

While a big typhoon was filling up in the China Sea, a small cyclonic center appeared to the eastern side of the big cyclone. This cyclonic center, of a very small extension, passed first of all, north of Tuguegarao and then, only a few hours later, south of Aparri, apparently moving in a north-northwesterly or northwest by northerly direction.

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16-25

March

1909

south of Yap, Visayas, between Mindoro and Culion, China Sea, WSW of Manila

A shallow depression formed to the south of Yap, moved WNW and crossed the Visayas. After passing between Mindoro and Culion, it filled up in the China Sea to the WSW of Manila.

A typhoon was formed to the south of Formosa, increased in intensity and moved ortheastward with great rapidity. It crossed the Loochoos and moved close to the eastern coast of Japan without entering the mainland.

A typhoon formed in the China Sea close to the western coast of Luzon. It followed a very abnormal path, moving almost due E across the northern provinces of Luzon and recurving northwest when the storm was east of the northern part of Loochoo Islands. In the second branch of the curve, the storm traversed southern Kiushiu, Korea Strait and western Korea. The steamer Buen Viaje was wrecked in the port of Salamague. The barometric minimum at Vigan was 730.39 mm.

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8-12

July

1909

China Sea, north of Hainan

A depression formed over the China Sea, north of the Macclesfield Bank, moved NW and entered the mainland to the north of Hainan.

A typhoon originated east of the central part of the Archipelago, retained for awhile its NNW direction but it inclined decidedly towards the W at the entrance of Balintang Channel. It probably recurved west of the Balintang Channel, taking a northerly direction and then filled up in the Channel of Formosa.

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27-9

July-August

1909

Carolines, Loochoos

A depression formed over the Carolines, moved NW and remained stationary for several days over the Loochoos. Then it recurved NE, developed into a real typhoon and increased considerably in velocity.

A typhoon originated at a great distance east of the Volcano Islands and moving NW crossed Kiushiu. It inclined more to the W, passed north of Quelpart Island and entered the Continent to the south of Houichow.

This typhoon formed near the Mariana Islands. About midway between the Bonin and Loochoo Islands it assumed a W and WSW direction, passing south of, and very close to, Naha. Then the storm travelled westward and the vortex entered the Continent to the NE of Amoy. The barometric minimum on board the Taysan, anchored at Amoy, was 737.86 mm. and at Middle Dog station was 734.85 mm.

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13-17

September

1909

Philippines

A depression formed between Guam and Yap, moved westwards and filled up before reaching the Philippines.

South of the Ladrone Islands, west of Guam, Batan Islands, Gulf of Tongkin

This typhoon formed south of the Ladrone Islands. It passed west of Guam, moved rapidly towards the Balintang Channel, passed across the Batan Islands very close by the south of Basco, inclined west ans westsouthwest and filled up in the Gulf of Tongkin. The German ship Phranag en route from Bangkonk to Hongkong came very near the vortex of the typhoon. Lifeboats were torn from their fastenings and the massive funnel of the steamer was torn bodily from the deck. The following barometric minima were observed: 737.82 mm. at Basco and 709.9 mm. on board the Phranag.

Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, China Sea, south of Hongkong, west of Macao, Luzon

This typhoon formed between Guam and Yap. Advancing WNW, the storm crossed Cagayan and Ilocos Norte. The typhoon crossed the China Sea retaining the WNW direction, passed a short distance south of Hongong where the easterly winds attained a maximum velocity of 75 miles per hour and entered the Asiatic Continent west of Macao. On account of the slow progress of the storm across Luzon, the strong winds and heavy rains lasted for many hours. The following barometric minima were observed: 710.38 mm. at Aparri; 722.14 mm. at Tuguearao and 726.12 mm. at Laoag. The rainfall at Baguio from 6 a.m. of the 17th to 6 a.m. of the 18th was 689.7 mm. at Aparri and Laoag the flood carried away the rain gauges. The registering anemometers of Aparri, Vigan and Baguio were damaged by the storm.

This typhoon appeared over the Western Carolines. The vortex passed north of, and very close to, Catanduanes, approached Polillo Island, crossed the provinces of Tayabas, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan and Zambales. After crossing the China Sea on a NNW direction it entered the Continent northeast of Hainan. The typhoon moved fast over Luzon at a mean speed of 18 miles per hour. The velocity of the wind at Dagupan was at the rate of 114 kilometers per hour. The following barometric minima were observed: 741.51 mm. at Virac; 735.85 mm. at San Isidro and 737.09 mm. at Dagupan. The steamer Rubi found herself nea the vortex with a barometric reading of 744.63 mm. The winds were hurricane and the sea tremendous.

SSW of Palau, Mindanao, north of Davao, Cotabato, south of Dapitan, southern part of Paragua, China

This typhoon formed SSW of Palau, moved WNW, entered Mindanao by the south of Caraga, passed north of Davao, crossed the province of Cotabato, went out to the Sulu Sea by the south of Dapitan, traversed the southern part of Paragua and entered the Continent between Bangoi and Ninhhoa. Manay, Santa Cruz and Mati suffered heavily. The barometric minimum observed at Nhatrang was 734.7 mm. The wind was violent, uprooting trees and carrying away the galvanized iron of the roofs. A cyclonic wave ascended the Suvi-giao River such as had never before been witnessed.

This typhoon formed between Yap and Palau, moved WNW, crossing Leyte, passing very close to northern Panay and crossing the southern extremity of Mindoro on its course into the China Sea. There it changed to the NW and then W, entering Indochina on a WSW course north of, and very close to, Tourane. The following barometric minima were observed: 728.53 mm. at Tacloban; 730 mm. at Capiz; 738.87 mm. on board the Fathomer anchored at southern Tablas Island; 731.51 mm. on board to Sungkiang and 730.9 mm. at Tourane.

This typhoon formed SE of Yap, moved W by N between Yap and Palau to northern Mindanao, passing close to, and north of, Surigao. It continued across Bohol, Cebu and Negros, developing as it moved into the China Sea, entering Indochina near Nhatrang. The barometric minimum at Nhatrang was 729 mm.

South of Western Carolines, east of Visayas, Mindanao, Butuan, Bohol, Cebu, Negros

A typhoon formed south of the Western Carolines and moved westward. It inclined towards the north and recurved east of the Visayas towards the Pacific. A secondary center entered Mindanao, passed over Butuan, crossed Bohol and Cebu and filled up over Negros. Strong winds and heavy rains were experienced at Baganga, Butuan, Garcia Hernandez, Duero and Cebu. The barometric minimum at Butuan was 750.93 mm.

East part of Balintang Channel, northern part of Formosa, Continent, Yelow Sea, Korea, northern part of the Sea of Japan

A typhoon formed over the eastern part of Balintang Channel, moved NW crossing the northern part of Formosa, entered the Continent, recurved NE and crossed the Yelow Sea, Korea and the northern part of the Sea of Japan.

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18-21

July

1910

Sulu Sea, China Sea

A depression formed in the Sulu Sea and moved westward into the China Sea.

A typhoon formed in the Balintang Channel, moved NE and while a short distance N of Koshun, changed to the W inclining slightly to the WSW and passed into the Continent south of Hongkong and north of Hainan. The following barometric minima were observed: at Basco 741.4 mm., Koshun 734.5 mm., and at Ninh-Binh 734.7 mm.

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24-28

August

1910

China Sea near the Paracels, Indochina

A depression formed in the China Sea near the Paracels and moved WNW into Indochina.

Pacific, northern part of the Meiacosima group, nothern part of the Formosa Channel, China, China Sea, Hainan Island

A typhoon formed in the Pacific, moved WNW crossing the northern part f the Meiacosima group, then took a southwest course over the northern part of the Formosa Channel, entered the Continent by a weterly direction and moving SW into the China Sea, crossed the Hainan Island where it again took a westerly direction.

A typhoon formed in the Pacific about 300 miles NNE of Yap, moved W, then NW, crossing the Bashi Channel, changed its course southwestward and entered Indochina in a westerly direction. The barometric minimum was 719.31 mm. on board the U.S.S. Pompey.

A typhoon formed in the Pacific about 300 miles NNE of Yap, moved W, then NW, crossing the Bashi Channel, changed its course southwestward and entered Indochina in a westerly direction. The barometric minimum was 719.31 mm. on board the U.S.S. Pompey.

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27-6

September-October

1910

East of northern Luzon

A depression formed between Guam and Yap, moved NW and recurved east of northern Luzon towards the NE.

A typhoon formed over the Western Carolines, moved WNW, crossing Samar and Leyte, traversed Visayas and the China Sea and entered Indochina. The barometric minima were: 732.40 mm. at Borongan; 731.98 mm. at Tacloban and 731.57 mm. at Ormoc.

A typhoon formed over the southern part of Western Carolines, moved W close to the south of Palau, passed very near Davao and Mati, then to the N of Cotabato in a NW direction; it turned again westward, crossing southern Palawan, and moving WNW over the China Sea, entered Indochina near Nhatrang. The destruction caused by the violent hurricane in Davao and Mati was considerable. Zamboanga suffered great losses due to extraordinary inundations. The steamer Suisang experienced heavy seas and violent winds. The barometric minimum at Davao was 743.28 mm.

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13-23

December

1910

W of Yap

Two depressions formed in the Pacific and moved westward; one recurved W of Yap and te other filled up before entering the Archipelago.

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12-16

February

1911

Yap

A depression formed in the neigborhood of Yap, moved towards Mindanao but filled up before entering the Archipelago.

This typhoon formed over the Pacific to the east of central part of the Archipelago and in a NW direction crossed Luzon very close to Echagüe. After leaving Ilocos, it moved W across half of the China Sea and then took a northernly direction, entering China south of Kwong-chauwan. The barometric minimum on board the Loongsang was 739.6 mm.

This typhoon formed about 300 miles NW of Yap, moved WNW, gradually inclinig toward the NW, and crossed northern Luzon on the night of July 14-15, between Tuguegarao and Aparri. It then changed to NNW and N approaching Formosa and entering the southern part of the island, where it shifted to the NW, entering the Continent between Amoy and Foochow, changing to N on the 18th after which it dissipated. This typhoon caused very heavy rains over northern Luzon on July 14th and 15th.

The typhoon formed over the Western Carolines and after moving WNW and almost W afterwards, crossed the Babuyan Provinces. It inclined northward and entered he Continent to the west of Hongkong. During the passage of the storm, the rains were very abundat in the Ilocos Provinces, in Hongkong and in Macao. The barometric minimum at Aparri was 739.2 mm. and at Macao was 737.3 mm.

This typhoon formed over the Pacific east of Luzon. Never attaining considerable intensity, it moved northward unti it reached a point east of Meiacosima, where it took a northwesterly direction. It filled up north of Formosa, before reaching the Continent.

A typhoon, which originated in the neighborhood of the Mariana Islands, advanced in a NW direction until it was E of Loochoos where it recurved towards Nippon. The typhoon, after passing close to the west and north of Tokyo moved towards the east of Yezo.

An area of low pressure hovere in the neighborhood of Luzon for several days until it developed into a real typhoon, which moved first toward ENE approaching the northwest of Luzon until it recurved toward WNW while west of Balintang Channel. The typhoon passed over Pratas Shoals and entered the Continent south of Hongkong.

The typhoon formed to the west of the southern Islands of the Mariana group. Ater moving W and WNW, it hit Santo Domingo with incredible fury, hurricane winds and torrential rains. The oldest people of Basco declared that never before in their lives had they witnessed a storm of equal fury. The typhoon inclined more to the N, passing on a NNW course to the southwest of and very close to Koshun and Tainan. The velocity of the wind was 56.8 meters per second while the storm passed over Koshun. The typhoon lost much of its intensity and depth soon after it had passed Koshun. It entered China to the SW of Shangai and continued moving NNW.

The typhoon originated to the NW of Guam and moved NW towards the Loochoos. Then it inclined westward and entered the Continent. Increasing in velocity, it recurved NE and traversed Manchuria in the direction ENE. It was a typhoon of vast dimensions and its influence was felt simultaneously from the Marianas to Formosa and from Philippines to the Bonin Islands.

A cyclonic center appeared east of the Bashi Channel, remaines stationary for a long period and as a low pressure area, extended from the China Sea, across northern Luzon and Balintang Channel to the Pacific.

A typhoon formed in the vicinity of the Ladrone Islands and advanced with a strong westerly inclination. Chaning to the WNW and again to the W, it crossed Meiacosima and northern Formosa. After entering China, it moved W but recurved successively to the N, NE and E, crossing the Yellow Sea, Korea, the Sea of Japan and central Yezo. The barometric mnimum at Agincourt and Keelung was 722 mm.

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31-3

August-September

1911

Pacific

A depression formed in high latitudes, moved W and filled up in the Pacific.

West of the Mariana Islands, Babuyan Islands, Hainan, Indochina near Thanhoa

Originating to the west of the Mariana Islands and after having moved very slowly towards the west, the typhoon crossed Babuyan Islands near the northern end of Luzon. From Babuyanes, the typhoon moved due west, crossing Hainan and entering Indochina near Thanhoa.

A typhoon formed midway between Guam and Yap. Advancing in a westnorthwesterly course, the typhoon crossed Luzon between Aparri and Tuguegarao, inclined considerably towards the north in the China Sea and penetrated into the Continent to the west of Swatow. More likely in the form of a depression, it recurved towards the east while in China at a point north of Hongkong and crossed the Eastern Sea and Loochoos.

The typhoon crossed the central portion of the Ladrone Islands. It moved first toward the W and then NNW until it recurved to the NE when the vortex was over the eastern portion of the Eastern Sea. The storm crossed the southern end of Kiushiu Island and continued its course toward ENE near the southern coast of Japan.

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20-22

September

1911

NNW of Yap, east of Luzon

Originating to the NNW of Yap, a depression moved towad the NW and filled up east of Luzon.

This typhoon formed west of southern Marianas and after traveling NW, it turned to the NE until it inclined again to WNW while crossing the northernmost part of Nippon. But soon it recurved once more towards the northnortheast and even eastnortheast while traversing Yezo.

This typhoon passed close to Guam by the north and after recurving west of the Mariana Islands, it advanced towards the NNE and passed very close to the Bonins, continuing its course towards the east of Yezo.

Originating to the S of Guam, the typhoon moved W by N, towards the Philippines. The vortex passed through the Cagayan province north of, and very close to, Tuguegarao. Once in the China Sea, the typhoon recurved very pronouncedly toward the N, NE and E, passing very close to the Babuyanes on its way out into the Pacific.

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15-19

March

1912

NE of Luzon, Nippon, Yezo

A depression formed to the NE of Luzon, moved NNE and passed quite close to the SE coast of Nippon and the eastern coast of Yezo.

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21-25

July

1912

East of Luzon, Archipelago, China Sea, north of Hainan, Indochina

A depression formed east of Luzon. Its center crossed the Archipelago. Once in the China Sea, west of Ilocos, it increased in energy, moved toward the WNW, passed north of Hainan and entered Indochina south of Haiphong.

This typhoon formed between the northern coast of Luzon and the Balintang Channel. The center moved to NE, then it recurved towards WNW, passed north of Basco and entered the Continent between Amoy and Swatow.

This typhoon formed over the Pacific east of N Luzon, moved due N until the 27th, then inclined toward the W and passed close to N Formosa. Thence it entered the Continent S of and very close to Foochow. Winds reached a velocity of 50.7 meters per second at Keelung. The typhoon was one of the most severe causing great damage in northern Formosa. 70 persons were killed, 41 injured; 6,731 houses ruined, 6,250 partly ruined and 7,621 houses damaged. The typhoon likewise, did great damage to telegraph lines, bridges and railways. The following barometric minima were observed: 709.8 mm. at Agincourt; 714.1 mm. at Keelung; 726.5 mm. at Taihoku; 723.23 mm. at Foochow.

This typhoon appeared ENE of Guam, crossed the N part of the Marianas group on a N by W course, passed over the Bonin Islands and recurved NE to the southeast coast of Japan. The barometric minimum was 725 mm. at Bonin Islands.

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8-13

August

1912

S of the Bonins

This depression moved toward NE and passed S of the Bonin Islands.

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17-20

August

1912

E of the Bashi Channel

This depression formed E of the Bashi Channel and moved northward to the Eastern Sea and Yellow Sea.

This typhoon formed east of Guam, moved west in the direction of the Philippines, inclined to NW, passed very close to cape San Vicente, recurved to N and NNE, crossed the Loochoos and reached Japan, degenerating soon into a depression of little importance. The barometer fell to 739.16 mm. at Aparri and to 730.4 mm. at Basco. Several persons were reported to have been killed by the heavy seas in the village of San Vicente, Cagayan. The lighthouse on Palaui Island, off Cape Engaño, was swept clear off the ground by the force of the wind.

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3-8

September

1912

Pacific, Philippines

A depression formed in the Pacific, moved to W and NW and filled up in the Philippines between Masbate and Romblon.

This typhoon formed in the China Sea, between Luzon and the Paracels and moved NW towards the peninsula of Lieh Ghew. The vortex passed very close to the ship Kaipan anchored in the Matshi River. The barometric minimum on board the Kaipan was 730.49 mm.

This typhoon formed west of the Marianas and moved slowly WNW. The storm crossed the central part of Formosa inflicting enormous damage. The Dracle Castle was wrecked at Keelung and the Nanyestsu near South Cape. The official statistics of the damages in Japan were: persons killed 107; persons injured 293; houses wrecked 91,398; houses partly wrecked 115,697. The barometric minimum at Taito was 713.5 mm.

The typhoon appeared to the ES of Guam and passed very close t the south of the station. Recurving N and NE, the storm moved towards Japan and passed over Kobe. This typhoon was qualified as the worst that had been experienced in Japan for the last fifty years. The damage caused by the storm in its passage from SSW to NNE across the whole extent of the Japanes Empire was enormous. There was heavy loss of life: the damage to property was estimated at 40 million pesos. The baometric minimum on board the Teucer anchored at Kobe was 711.2 mm.

This typhoon appeared about 300 miles east of Leyte, moved W, changed to NW as it passed over Cebu Island and entered the China Sea after crossing Mindoro. It then gradually inclined to the west, entering Indochina near Tourane. Leyte and Cebu suffered great destruction to life and property. The following barometric minima were observed: 739.02 mm. at Surigao; 716 mm. at Maasin; 735.06 mm. at Cebu and 740.9 mm. at Capiz.

This typhoon formed about 400 miles east of the Visayan Islands, moved WNW, crossing northern Luzon. It recurved sharply near Pratas and quickly filled up. The barometric minimum at Tuguegarao was 737.31 mm.

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8-13

October

1912

East of Manila, Balintang Channel, Cape Bojeador, Quangngai

A depression appeared about 500 miles east of Manila, moved NW and intensified. It changed to a westerly course ovr the Balintang Channel and then to WSW when north of Cape Bojeador, entering Indochina near Quangngai.

Western Carolines, Surigao, northern Bohol, Cebu, central part of Negros, southernmost part of Panay, Dumaran, northern part of Palawan, China Sea, Annam, Nhatrang

This typhoon formed near the Western Carolines. It moved to W by N with great velocity. The center of the storm not fully developed yet, passed close to Surigao, over northern Bohol, across Cebu, a few miles to the south of the capital, across the central part of Negros, and across the southernmost part of Panay by the south of Iloilo and San Jose, Antique. The steamer Marinduque ran aground on a coral reef in the Dumaran Channel. Her barometric minimum was 739.40 mm. and she experienced a central calm of about 16 minutes. After passing the island of Dumaran and the northern part of Palawan the storm crossed the China Sea without changing its direction nor diminishing its velocity and reached Annam with such fury that it was considered the most violent that had passed over Nhatrang within the memory of man. The barometric minimum at Nhatrang was 729.9 mm.

Appearing ESE of Yap, this typhoon moved WNW to the southern portion of Samar and northern Leyte. Changing to a course directly W, it passed over northern Panay and then gradually inclined to the NW, passing over Mindoro Strait. Then it took a western course, filling up over the southern part of the Paracels. The following barometric minima were observed: 729.99 mm. at Borongan; 742.68 mm. at Calbayog; 693.08 mm. at Tacloban; and 733.88 mm. at Ormoc.

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November

1912

East of the Visayas, China Sea

This depression appeared about 200 miles east of the Visayas, moved W and then NW into the China Sea.

This typhoon formed ESE of Yap, moved WNW and divided into two parts: one a depression which moved a short distance to the west and then filled up; the other a depression which continued on a NW course, developed into a typhoon and recurved SE of the Loochoo Islands.

This typhoon formed ESE of Yap, moved rapidly on a west course to Mindanao, entering the Island between Cateel and Baganga. It gradually changed to WNW, crossing Palawan Island at 10º N latitude and filled up over the northern part of the China Sea.

It formed quite close to the Philippines, crossed the southern part of Samar, touched Masbate by the south, passed over central Tablas and crossed the southern part of Mindoro. Then it recurved to the west of Luzon and actually crossed the northwestern part of Luzon in its translation to the ENE and NE. There was great destruction of property in the Visayas and northern Luzon. Barometric minimn on board the Salahadji was 709 mm.

This typhoon formed about 200 miles WNW of Yap, moved in a westerly direction, changing to WNW, and appoached the Province of Albay. Here it changed its course to the N, approaching Catanduanes Island. It shifted to the W, however, for two hours and then recurved sharply to the N over the Gulf of Lagonoy, being about 250 miles ENE of Manila the morning of July 15. It continued due N to the Meiacosima group where it underwent another sharp recurve to the W, afte which it recurved again to the N and N by E, when it reached the northern part of Formosa Channel. It went to the NE across the Yelow Sea and Korea and finally it arrived in the northern part of the Sea of Japan as a depression of small importance.

A typhoon originated half-way between Yap and the Eastern Visayas, moved WNW, inclined N, recurved to the W when it reached Meiacosima, inclined SW and crossed Formosa ina NW direction. Then it turned to the N and N by E, traversed the Eastern Sea, the Yelow Sea and central Korea and then passed out into the Sea of Japan.

It formed near the Western Carolines, moved WNW, passed over Fuga Island, crossed the China Sea, passed by S of Hongkong and entered the Continent to the N of Indochina. The steamship Empire and the Loosang were badly damaged. The barometric minimum on board the Loosang was 683.17 mm., one of the lowest ever observed.

A typhoon originated half-way between Guam and Formosa, moved NNE until it reached the coast of Japan where it inclined to N by W.After crossing the northern part of Hondo, the typhoon traversed the Sea of Japan towards Manchuria. The rains caused by this storm were extremely heavy. In Tokyo alone 15,000 houses were reported submerged under water. The railroads and crops suffered severely. The barometric minimum at Choshi was 715.7 mm.

North of Yap, northern part of the Cagayan Province, Balintang Channel, Swatow, western coast of northern Luzon, Ilocos

This typhoon formed to the north of Yap, passed very close to the northern part of the Cagayan Province, traversed the Balintang Channel and entered the Continent very close to Swatow. The barometers fell to 735.87 mm. at Laoag and 741.41 mm. at Tuguegarao. The rains caused by the storm on the western coast of northern Luzon were torrential. In Laoag 634.8 mm. of rain fell in 14 hours. The floods of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur caused by this typhoon were considered the greatest in the region since 1908.

E of Samar, east of Santo Domingo, Batan Islands, northwestern of Kuisiw, Sea of Japan

This typhoon appeared to the E of Samar, moved NWN, passed by the east of Santo Domingo, Batan Islands, moved to the NNE, crossed the northwestern part of Kuisiw, and the traversed the Sea of Japan towards Saghalin Island.

It formed half-way between Yap and the Visayas, crossed Samar, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines, Tayabas, Nueva Ecija, Mountain and Ilocos Provinces, traversed the China Sea, entered the Continent to the north of Amoy and recurved NE towards Korea. The steamer Germania was in the vortex of the storm where her barometer read 710 mm. The steamer Churruca was grounded at the entrance of Sorsogon Bay.

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2-7

June

1914

China Sea, Balintang Channel, Formosa, Liukiu Islands

This depression appeared in the China Sea, traversed the Balintang Channel and filled up to the east of Formosa and the Liukiu Islands.

This typhoon formed to the NW of Yap, moved NW, NNW, inclined to the W, entered the Continent close to Foochow and recurved to the N and NE towards northern Korea. The barometric minimum at Karenko, Formosa, was 710.70 mm. The number of houses either destroyed or injured was over 6000.

A typhoon formed over the Pacific ESE of Guam, moved directly W, inclined N and NW, curved again to the W, passed northern Formosa and entered the Continent. It was accompanied by heavy rainfal over southern Formosa, some stations reporting 1,000 mm. in two days.

It formed to the E of Luzon, moved NW by N, crossed Batan Islands and filled up in the Continent. In Batanes the winds were not very strong, but in southern Formosa the typhoon was very violent and destructive. The followig barometric minima were observed: at Basco, 735.1 mm., Koshun, 735.0 mm., Lamocks Islands, 729.2 mm. and at Breaker Point, 726.1 mm.

North of the Ladrone Islands, western coast of Kiushiu, Sea of Japan to the north of Yezo

This typhoon appeared to the north of the Ladrone Islands, moved WNW, recurved to NE, crossed the western coast of Kiushiu and the Sea of Japan to the north of Yezo. It caused great damage to property and railways in Kiushiu. The barometric minimum at Oshima ws 728 mm.

This typhoon formed about 500 miles E of Luzon, moved N, recurved W, crossed Meiacosima and passed close to the northern coast of Formosa. It then entered the Continent close to Foochow, recurved to the N, passed to the W of Shanghai and filled up to the NW of Korea. The barometric minimum at Ishigakijima was 702.6 mm.

Mariana Islands to the NNE of Guam, southern and western Nippon, eastern part of Yezo

A typhoon appeared in the vicinity of the Mariana Islands to the NNE of Guam, moved to the NW, recurved to the NE, crossed southern and western Nippon, and the eastern part of Yezo and then proceeded towards the Sea of Okhotsk.

East of Balintang Channel, southern part of the Formosa Channel, Chilang Point

This typhoon formed east of the Balintang Channel, passed between Formosa and the Batanes, moved almost due W across the southern part of the Formosa Channel and entered the Continent close to Chilang Point.

The Rizal Typhoon. The typhoon formed to the S of Guam, moved NW, passed over the steamer Rizal, recurved in the vicinity of Meiacosima, moved NE and then pased close to Oshima on its way out to the Pacific. The barometric minimum on board the steamer Rizal was 699.50 mm.

This typhoon formed close to the southern Visayas, passed by the north of Surigao, crossed the Visayas in a westerly direction, passed very close to the steamship Rizal in the China Sea and filled up before reaching the Continent.

A typhoon formed to the W of the Ladrone Islands, moved WNW, passed south and west of Shanghai and then recurved to the NNE and NE. The typhoon raged with an extraordinary violence in the vicinity of Shanghai, where the barometric minimum of 736.6 mm. was registered.

This typhoon formed E of northern Luzon, moved NW by W, inclined N, passed between Formosa and Meiacosima, recurved NE and passed over Korea, the Sea of Japan and central Yezo. The center passed very near the steamship Benvenue, which experienced a barometric minimum of 733.79 mm.

Northern part of the Ladrone Islands, east of Loochoos, southwestern part of Japan

This typhoon formed in the northern part of the Ladrone Islands moved WNW, recurved to the east of Loochoos, crossed the southwestern part of Japan and inclined NNW toward Manchuria. The barometric minimum on board the steamship Benvenue, when in the Sea of Japan, was 727.32 mm.

A typhoon formed over the Western Carolines, moved W by N, inclined NW, recurved N and NE, inclined N and NNW when it crossed Shikoku and the western coast of Nippon on its course out to the Pacific by the south of Yezo.

East of southeastern Luzon, Camarines, north of Marinduque, south of Batangas, south of Manila, China Sea, south of Tourane

This typhoon formed out in the Pacific east of southeastern Luzon, crossed the provinces of Camarines, north of Marinduque and south of Batangas and then passed within 60 miles to the south of Manila. Then it traversed the China Sea and entered Indochina south of, and close to, Tourane. The vortex had an approximate diameter of 5 to 7 miles and the area of destruction was about 15 miles wide. Almost 95 per cent of the houses were blown down by the hurricane winds within the area of destruction. The typhoon raged with extraordinary violence, both in the Philippines and in the mountainous region of central Annam.

This typhoon formed to the south of Guam, moved WNW, inclined to the W, crossed northern Cagayan, probably recurved SW on reaching the Balintang Channel, and then filled up in the China Sea. The barometric minimum at Aparri was 716.32 mm.

South of Guam, northern coast of Catanduanes, Tayabas, northernmost part of Nueva Ecija, north of Bolinao, China

This typhoon formed to the south of Guam, moved W by N, passed over the steamship Sheridan in the Pacific and then passed very close to the northern coast of Catanduanes. It now entered Tayabas over Baler, crossed the northernmost part of Nueva Ecija, went out into the China Sea north of Bolinao, reached the China coast and filled up inmediately in the Continent. The velocity of translation was 23.7 miles per hour while crossing the Philippines.

It formed over the Western Carolines, moved W, inclined WNW and passed very close to Guiuan and Tacloban. It remained stationary for more than a day over the Biliran Island and filled up in the Visayan Sea. The winds were of hurricane force and brought destruction to the crops. Barometric minimum at Tacloban was 744.94 mm.

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12-15

January

1916

Guam, Philippines

It originated SSW of Guam, moved almost due west and filled up before touching the Phiippines.

It originated SSW of Guam, moved W and entered very close to or over Cateel. Then it remained stationary and gradually filled up within Mindanao. The floods and subsequent losses that occurred in Mindanao were very heavy; plantations were washed away, bridges destroyed and houses carried away, resulting in loss of life in many cases. Barometric minimun at Cateel was 747 mm. Many rivers of Mindanao rose rapidly over 6, 7, 8 meters and caused great destruction to houses, live stock, crops, and roads. Agusan Province suffered most, the rivers rising 7 to 8 meters so much so that the region from Ebro and Los Martires to Veruela and Gracia was transformed into a great lake, where only the tops of the trees were visible.

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7-8

February

1916

Bashi Channel, southeast of the Loochoo Islands

This depression moved ENE from the Bashi Channel to the southeast of the Loochoo Islands.

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24-28

February

1916

SSW of Guam, east of the southern part of Samar

This depression formed to the SSW of Guam, moved W, inclined somewhat to the and filled up about 100 miles to the east of the southern part of Samar.

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13-21

April

1916

Western Carolines, northeastern coast of Samar

It formed over the Western Carolines moved WNW, inclined N, passed very close to the northeastern coast of Samar and then recurved to the NE.

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29-5

April-May

1916

SSW of Guam, Visayas

This depression formed to the SSW of Guam, moved W and filled up within the Visayas between Samar and Panay.

This typhoon formed to the NW of Jolo Island, moved NW, inclined WNW, crossed the Gulf of Tongkin, moved eastward to the N of Hongkong and traversed Formosa and the Loochoos. The wind blew with hurricane force at Jolo. The vortex passed over the steamer Albay. The barometric minimum at Jolo was 752.87 mm. The barometric minimum on board Albay was 738.00 mm.

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21-3

May-June

1916

S of Guam, Philippines, N of Palawan

This depression formed to the S of Guam, moved W and entered the Philippines half way between Surigao and the southern coast of Samar. Then it crossed the northernmost part of Palawan, moved NNW towards Hainan and recurved NE.

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8-14

June

1916

NE of Paracels, Hainan Islans, Gulf of Tongking

This depression appeared to the NE of the Paracels, moved WNW and W, across Hainan Island and filled up in the Gulf of Tongking.

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12-17

June

1916

Hainan Island, Gulf of Tongking

This depression appeared to the E of Hainan Island, remained stationary, then moved W, crossed Hainan and filled up in the Gulf of Tongking.

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4-6

July

1916

Hainan Strait

This depression appeared between Luzon and the Paracels, moved W and NW and finally filled up over the Hainan Strait.

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15-20

July

1916

Mindanao, Sulu Sea

This depression moved W across the northrn part of Mindanao and the southern part of the Sulu Sea.

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17-20

July

1916

West of the northern part of Luzon, Paracels

This depression formed west of the northern part of Luzon and moved westward through the Paracels toward the southern coast of Hainan.

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24-31

July

1916

South of the Bonins Islands, Nippon, Sea of Japan

This depression moved ENE to the south of the Bonins Islands, recurved N and then NW toward Japan, crossed Nippon in a NW direction and filled up in the Sea of Japan.

The typhoon formed to the E of Mindanao, moved NNW, inclined W, crossed the Babuyan Islands, traversed the China Sea and entered China to the N of Hainan. The barometric minimum at Quangtcheou-wan was 727 mm.

Ladrone Islands, northern part of Luzon, China Sea, southern part of Hainan, Gulf of Tongkin

A typhoon came from the Ladrone Islands, moved W, traversed the northern part of Luzon, crossed the China Sea as a real typhoon, moving westward and passed over the southern part of Hainan and the Gulf of Tongkin.

This typhoon formed between Guam and Yap, moved WNW, inclined NW and N and finally recurved NE. The center of the typhoon passed near to and south of Hatidyozima where the barometric minimum was 736.5 mm.

This typhoon originated east of the northernmost part of Luzon, moved NW, passed very close to Taito and entered China to the north of Amoy after which it inclined W and filled up in the interior of the Continent. The barometric minimum at Taito was 728.8 mm.

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13-23

July

1917

WNW of Yap, Luzon, China Sea, China

This depression originated to the WNW of Yap, moved WNW and traversed the central part of Luzon. It increased in intensity and developed into a typhoon in the China Sea. Then it inclined to the W, recurved suddenly to the N, moved NNE, inclined NNW and entered China between Swatow and Amoy. The barometric minimum on board the Nikko Maru, in the China Sea, was 744.71 mm.

This typhoon originated in the Pacific, moved N, NNE and then NE, but it inclined and again went northwards thus crossing the western part of Japan where Shikoku Island is. In the Sea of Japan, it recurved again to the NE and filled up E of the northern part of Nippon. The barometric minimum at Okayama was 736.6 mm.

The Thomas Typhoon. It originated N of Yap, moved WNW, inclined gradually to the N and in its northward motion, it crossed the northern part of Formosa. It inclined again northwestward when it was in the Yelow Sea and probably filled up over the Shangtung Peninsula. The U.S.A.T Thomas was caught by the typhoon near the eastern coast of southern Formosa the barometric minimum on board was 710.7 mm. and the velocity of the wind was estimated to be higher than 125 miles per hour.

This typhoon originated of Yap, moved N, inclined W and entered China. Then it recurved to the N and NE when it was W of Shanghai, crossed the Sea of Japan and passed out into the Pacific over the Saghalin Island.

Philippines, Babuyan islands, south of Amoy, N of Shanghai, southern part of Japan

A typhoon formed near the Philippines, passed through the Babuyan Islands and entered China near and to the south of Amoy. Once n China the typhoon recurved NE and passed to the N of Shanghai as a depression. From Shanghai, it moved E, crossing the southern part of Japan.

The Tokyo Typhoon. The typhoon was formed to the WNW of Yap, moved up to the northern Loochoo Islands where it recurved NE towards central Japan. One hundred thousand people were reported homeless in Tokyo, sixty thousand houses destroyed and 1,127 lives lost. The disaster was unprecedented in the history of Tokyo. The barometric minimum at Tokyo was 716.6 mm. and at Numazu was 714.3 mm. The greatest velocity of the wind recorded was 50.8 m.p.s. at Chosi. (113 miles per hour).

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28-30

September

1917

China Sea, Indochina

This depression originated in the China Sea and, moving almost due W, entered Indochina.

This typhoon appeared to the E of southern Luzon, moved very slowly for 3 days inclining gradually to NW and N. Keeping a NNE direction and inclining gradually to ENE, the typhoon crossed the southern part of Japan south of Nagasaki and moved towards Tokyo.

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9-13

November

1917

Samar, northern Visayas, China Sea, Indochina

This depression appeared near Samar, crossed northern Visayas, traversed the China Sea as it moved westwards and then entered Indochina.

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14-22

November

1917

Samar, western coast of Palawan

This depression appeared near Samar, moved S between Leyte and Cebu and then W between Negros and Mindanao. It recurved NE near the western coast of Palawan, inclined N and moved W towards Annam.

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24-27

November

1917

Sulu Sea, southern part of Palawan, China Sea

This depression formed in the Sulu Sea, moved W across the sothern part of Palawan and then passed into the China Sea.

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8-9

December

1917

Mindanao, southern part of Palawan Island

This small depression crossed Mindanao in a westerly direction and passed near the southern part of Palawan Island.

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8-11

March

1918

Suriago, Leyte, Samar, Catanduanes

A small depression moved NNW from the north of Suriago along the eastern coast of Leyte and the western coast of Samar and then recurved NE near Catanduanes.

This typhoon originated between Guam and Yap, moved WNW, NW, and N and then passed 30 to 40 miles northeast of Aparri. Then it moved northwestward and entered the China coast near Swatow. The barometric minimum at Aparri was 722.44 mm.

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3-6

July

1918

Luzon

A depression or typhonn of little importance originated E of southern Luzon, moved northwestward and filled up to the east of northern Luzon.

The Guam Typhoon. With the vortex of the typhoon passing very close to the north of this island, the storm inclined to the NNE and N, passed over the Borodino Islands and struck the southwestern part of Japan with great violence. It stopped suddenly when it reached the central part of the Sea of Japan and, after reamining stationary for about two days, it finally filled up in the sea. The barometric minimum at Guam was 714.39 mm. (the barometer fell about 30 mm. In three hours.)

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9-13

July

1918

Northwest of the Paracel Islands, China Sea

This depression formed to the northwest of the Paracel Islands, moved NE very slowly and filled up in the China Sea.

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14-21

July

1918

South of Loochoos, southwestern part of Japan, Sea of Japan

This depression formed to the south of Loochoos, crossed the southwestern part of Japan in its northward motion and filled up in the Sea of Japan.

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19-29

July

1918

NNE of Guam

This depression originated to the NNE of Guam, moved WNW and recurved northeastward towards southern Korea and the Sea of Japan.

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27-31

July

1918

South of Formosa, China

This depression formed south of Formosa, moved WNW, NW and N succesively and entered China close to, and north of, Swatow. It moved again to the WNW and probably filled up to the NW of Hongkong.

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31-10

July-August

1918

NE of Guam, E of Volcano and Bonin Islands, southwestern part of Japan, Yelow Sea

This depression appeared NE of Guam moving in a WNW direction after which it changed towards the N. When it was E of the Volcano and Bonin Islands, it rceurved again to WNW, crossed the southwestern part of Japan and filled up in the Yelow Sea.

Probably forming to the N of Yap, the typhoon moved NW, traversed the Balintang Channel in a direction almost due W and inclined suddenly in the China Sea to NW and NNW as it was about to pass near Hongkong.

This typhoon appeared to the S of Guam, moved W, inclined N when it reached a point east of Luzon, then moved NNW and recurved eastward to he NE of Formosa. As a depression of little importance, it moved up the east of Yezo.

This typhoon originated to the SSE of Guam, moved NW, inclined W and moved again to the NW and WNW. Then it recurved ENE when it was W of the Balintang Channel and filled up near the Bashi Channel. The ships Isodoro Pons and Ecuador were near the center of the storm.

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17-19

November

1918

S of Bonins

This depression formed S of Bonins, moved NNW and recurved to the NE between Bonins and Japan.

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19

November

1918

SE of Bonins

This depression formed SE of Bonins and moved NE.

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27-28

November

1918

WNW of Bonins

This depression formed WNW of Bonins, moved ENE then E.

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10-12

December

1918

East of southern Formosa, southern coast of Japan

This depression originated east of southern Formosa and developed into a typhoon near the southern coast of Japan.

The Quantico Typhoon. It formed over the Western Carolines, moved W by N at first, then it inclined N and suddenly recurved back to the W and WSW. It traversed the province of Sorsogon, passed very close to Romblon and kept its WSW direction in the China Sea, where the typhoon filled up at a considerable distance to the south of Saigon. On Christmas Day, the steamer Quantico, the largest interisland steamer, was wrecked on the northern coast of Tablas with loss of life. The following baarometric minima were observed: 724.5 mm. at Sorsogon; 728.5 mm. at Legaspi; 730.5 mm. at Bulan; 734 mm. at Romblon; 734 mm. at Batag; 736.5 mm. at Masbate; 737.8 mm. at Virac; 724 mm. on board the Vicentica anchored at Casiguran Bay; 734.5 mm. on board the Ntra. Sra. del Carmen; and 724 mm. on board the Antipolo anchored at Magallanes port.

The Vicentica Typhoon. It originated SSW of Yap, moved WNW, traversed the Provinces of Sorsogon, Camarines,Tayabas and Laguna and passed between Cavite and Manila out to the Province of Zambales and then to the China Sea. The small steamer Vicentica was completely wrecked off the western coast of Sorsogon, with loss of life. The barometric minimum at Sorsogon was at least 741.22 mm.

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24-26

June

1919

Luzon, east of Balintang Channel

This depression moved NW over the Pacific to the east of Luzon and filled up to the east of Balintang Channel.

SW of Guam, southern part of Korea, Sea of Japan, northern part of Nippon

A typhoon formed to the SW of Guam, moved N and NE, recurved NW, inclined N and recurved again to the NE. It crossed the southern part of Korea, the Sea of Japan and the northern part of Nippon and the passsed out into the Pacific.

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24-2

July-August

1919

China Sea, Hainan, Hongkong

This depression formed over the China Sea, moved WNW, recurved NE near the southern coast of Hainan and passed to the south of Hongkong, where it seems to have recurved NW towards the Continent.

A typhoon formed to the SSE of Guam, moved WNW and then W and passed to the east of the Batan Islands. Then, recurving N, it passed to the east of Shanghai, crossed northern Korea and southern Saghalin Island and entered the Pacific Ocean.

This small typhoon forme in the Pacific, moved almost due W across Leyte, Cebu, Negros, Panay, and Palawan. It then inclined to the N in the China Sea and entered Indochina south of Tourane. Great damage was caused by the rains and floods.

A typhoon originated to the W of Yap, moved WNW at first and then made three sharp recurvings near Batag, first inclining to the SW, then recurving to the S and even to the E and again taking a W and NW direction. After this, it moved northwestward along the western coast of southern Luzon and, changing to WSW, it crossed Mindoro on its way to the China Sea. The steamers San Nicolas and Laensamud were caught near the center of the typhoon.

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19-25

November

1919

S of Guam, ENE south of Nippon

This depression formed S of Guam, moved NW, gradually recurving to the ENE south of Nippon.

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23-30

November

1919

West of southern Palawan

This depression formed in the China Sea west of southern Palawan, moved westward and inclined slightly to WSW.

This depression formed to the WSW of Yap, moved W by N toward the Visayas, passed close to Cebu, Iloilo and San Jose de Buena Vista, and, after traversing northern Palawan, it inclined to the WSW and filled up in the China Sea.

A typhoon formed very close to the Batan Islands and moved W. Sharply recurving to the E, it took a NNE direction towards Pescadores Islands, then recurved to the NW and filled up in China near the coast. The barometric minimum at Pescadores Islands was 726.1 mm.

A typhon formed to the E of Luzon, moved NNW, N and then recurved to the NW and WSW. It the entered China near Wenchow, moved WSW and filled up in the Gulf of Tongking. The town of Hainan was practically swallowed up by the tidal wave caused by the typhoon. The barometric minimum at Ishigakijima was 738.4 mm.

The Manila Typhoon. This typhoon formed unexpectedly in the China Sea, 150 or 200 miles west of Manila. It moved E by N across the Provinces of Bataan, Rizal, Bulacan and the northern part of Tayabas, the typhoon center passing close to Manila. Although the gale lasted less than three hours, the damage done to buildings, traffic, trees and shipping was great. The abating of winds and relative calm lasted for 17 minutes. The maximum gust of wind was 118 km. p. h. The barometric minimum at the Manila Observatory was 744.90 mm. and on board Ortiga Hermanos, anchored at Cavite, was 745 mm.

E of the northern Ladrone Islands, southwestern Japan, southern part of the Sea of Japan

A typhoon originated E of the northern Ladrone Islands, moved NW, traversed southwestern Japan and filled up in the southern part of the Sea of Japan. In the Twate prefecture, it was reported that several persons were drowned, 4,600 houses submerged and fifty bridges destroyed.

Appearing to the ESE of Guam, the typhoon moved WNW, passed near Guam to the N, struck Meiacosima and northern Formosa and filled up upon entering China south of Foochow. The loss of life and property in Formosa was great, especially on account of the disastrous floods. The barometric minimum at Ishigakijima was 698.5 mm. and at Keelung was 719.1 mm. The wind reached a velocity of 68 m.p.h. at Ishigakijima.

A typhoon formed to the S of Guam, moved NW, inclined N and recurved to the NE. Then it passed close to the coast of Japan where the steamer Uncas felt the fury of the storm, encountering terrific squalls and mountainous seas. The barometric minimum on board the Uncas was 725.9 mm.

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20-1

September-October

1920

Eastern Luzon

This depression appeared half way between Yap and the Philippines, moved NW, inclined N and filled up off the eastern Luzon.

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25-1

September-October

1920

West of central Luzon, E of Hainan

This depression formed 100 miles west of central Luzon, moved WNW and filled up to the E of Hainan.

This typhoon formed in a very low latitude and moved WNW and W. It passed close to, and by the south of, Borongan, then inclined WNW and W, crossed the China Sea and finally entered Indochina. The baromeric minimum at Borongan was 729.52 mm.

This typhoon formed to the SSE of Guam, moved WNW and recurved to the NE. The typhoon struck Yap, where the winds blew with hurricane force for more than six hours. The water rose about four meters above the highest ordinary sea level. More than 1,500 houses were either destroyed or seriously damaged and the natives conidered it to be the worst typhoon they had ever experienced. The typhoon did tremendous damage in the Lorol Islands also. The barometric minimum at Yap was 721.0 mm.

The Batanes Typhoon. It originated in the Pacific, moved W and then WNW, inclined NW, NNW and finally moved towards the N. It changed its direction to W by S and proceeded towards Batan Island. Passing Batan Island, the typhoon inclined to WSW and then to WNW after which it reached the China coast N of Hainan. The barometric minimum at Basco was 707.7 mm. The radio tower and most of the buildings at Basco were demolished.

Tayabas Province, north part of Rizal, southern part of Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, northern part of Bataan, Manila, China Sea, norther part of Hainan, Tongking

The Manila Typhoon. The center traversed Tayabas Province, near Polillo and Infanta, the northern pat of Rizal, the southern part of Bulacan, Pampanga and Zambales, and the northern part of Bataan. It passed a few miles to the north of Manila, moving due west, where the barometer fell to 745.50 mm. It then crossed the China Sea close to the Paracels, traversed the northern part of Hainan and entered Tongking.

A typhoon formed between Guam and Yap, moved WNW and NNW, crossed the southern part of Formosa, inclined westward and entered China between Foochow and Amoy. The barometric minimum at Basco was 733.02 mm. and at Taihoku was 731.5 mm.

A typhoon formed to the NW of Guam, moved W, N and then WNW, the center passing very close to Naha. The typhoon crossed the Eastern Sea and reached China between Shanghai and Foochow. The barometric minimum at Naha was 721.4 mm. and on board Aki Maru was 734.30 mm.

A typhoon formed NNW of Palau, moved NW and NNW and passed near Basco to the N. It traversed the southern and western parts of Formosa and entered China near Foochow. Then it partially filled up and recurved to the N and E, moving across the Sea of Japan and Saghalin.

A typhoon appeared NE of Guam, moved WNW and NW and recurved to the N and NE when it reached a point south of the Bonin Islands. It continued its northeasterly movement to the Bering Sea and passed over Alaska Peninsula very much disminished in energy. The barometric minimum on board the Empress of Asia was 695.69 mm. and at St. Paul, Priblot´s Island, was 726.43 mm.

A typhoon appeared to the south of Guam and, moving with extraordinary velocity to the WNW and W, crossed Samar, Masbate, Tayabas, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga and Zambales. It entered the China Sea and remained stationary four days near the Paracels while it was filling up. The steamer New York Maru was stranded on the Paracels.

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November

1921

Southern part of Sulu Sea, E of southern Indochina

This depression formed in the southern part of the Sulu Sea, after which it moved W, recurved to the N and probably filled up E of southern Indochina.

A typhoon originated to the E of Yap, moved W, crossed Samar and Masbate and passed between Mindoro and Calamianes. Then it inclined to the N at a point W of Mindoro and filled up west of the Balintang Channel. The rains brought about by the typhoon were enormous. In the northwestern part of the province of Capiz, the rainfall at Pandan for 24 hours was 519.9 mm.

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November

1921

East of the Loochoos, north of Bonins

A depression formed in high latitudes and moved ENE from the east of the Loochoos to the north of the Bonins.

The Manila Typhoon. Originated in the Pacific off the southeastern part of Mindanao, it passed near Surigao and continued its course over the northernmost part of Cebu, Sibuyan, Marinduque and Manila. Then it changed its direction to NW by W, entered the China Sea to the S of Iba, and, inclining northward in the neigborhood of the Paracels, passed into China NNE of Hainan. The lowest reading of the barometer at Manila was 742.3 mm. Barometric minimum observed on board the Simaloer in the China Sea was 729.7 mm.

This typhoon formed over the northeastern part of China Sea after several days of low pressure. It took a NE direction, passing between the Batanes and Formosa, traversed the Loochoos and continued its course along the eastern coast of Japan south and east of Tokio. The area of the typhoon was very small, the diameter of the area of gales being less than 100 nautical miles. The barometric minimum at Naha was 735.80 mm.

The Swatow Typhoon. It is one of the worst typhoons that ever visited the Far East. It originated east of central Luzon, moved WNW, inclined to the W,and traversed the Balintang Channel. Then it changed its direction to the NW and passed over Swatow. The barometric minimum on board the Lok Sang, anchored at Swatow was 699.25 mm.; on board Amakusa Maru (in the same harbor) was 700 mm. The barograph on Double Island showed a reading of 703.58 mm. The velocity of the wind was estimated to be over 100 miles per hour. A tidal wave accompanied the typhoon, rose to 12 feet above high water and commenced to fall only after the center had passed. Several ships dragged badly and became a total loss. It was estimated that over 100,000 lives were lost in and around Swatow, 50,000of these in Swatow alone.

A typhoon appeared near Surigao and crossed the central part of the Philippines as it moved in a NW by W direction. It passed about 60 miles south of Manila, crossed the China Sea and entered China, west of Hongkong.

Forming E of the northernmost part of Luzon, a typhoon moved N and then NNW, afterwards recurving to the NE. It then reached the western part of Korea, passed over the Sea of Japan and continued towards the south of Saghalin Island. The barometric minimum at Oshima was 726 mm.

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25-30

July

1922

China Sea, China

A depression originated in the China Sea, moved WNW and entered the coast of China, N of Hainan.

A typhoon formed E of southern Luzon, and moving NNW, crossed Loochoos after which, it inclined to the W and entered the Continent south of Shanghai. The ship Eastern passed close to the center of the typhoon probably within 10 miles of it.

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11-14

August

1922

N of Guam

This depression appeared to the N of Guam and moved N by E, afterwards changing to NE.

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16-18

August

1922

E of northern Luzon

A depression formed E of northern Luzon, moved at first to the N and then inclined to the W.

A typhoon appeared E of the northern Ladrone Islands, then moved NW and recurved to the NE. It then passed near and to the south of Tokyo and continued in the same NE direction to Kamtchatka. The Japanese cruiser Niitaka capsized off the west coast of Kamtchatka with the loss of all the officers and most of the crew. The Asahi Maru and Daizyuroku Kibi Maru were wrecked off the east coast of Japan. The barometric minimum at Bonins was 717 mm. and at Tokyo was 725.9 mm.

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21-25

August

1922

Northern Formosa, northern part of Loochoos

A depression formed near northern Formosa, moved ENE and filled up east of the northern part of Loochoos.

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25-28

August

1922

Formosa Channel, Eastern Sea, Loochoos

This depression formed over the Formosa Channel, moved ENE and filled up in the Eastern Sea before reaching the Loochoos.

NE of Guam, south of Shanghai, Yellow Sea, Japan Sea, northern part of Yezo

A typhoon originated to the NE of Guam, moved NW by W, passed near to the south of Shanghai and then recurved to the NE. After traversing the Yellow Sea and the Japan Sea, it went through the northern part of Yezo and out into the Pacific. The barometric minimum at Steep Island was 719.63 mm., at Naha was 724.3 mm. and on board the Bingo Maru was 730 mm.

West of the Ladrone Islands, western coast of Luzon, China, Ilocos, Cagayan

The Babuyanes and Ilocos Typhoon. Originating in the Pacific to the west of the Ladrone islands, the typhoon moved successively W by N, NW by W, NW and then recurved to WSW and SW by W when it proceeded towards Fuga Island. However, it recurved again to a direction SSW when it was very close to the western coast of Luzon, moved to the SW and then recurved back to a NW direction. The typhoon entered the China coast about 160 miles to the west of Hongkong. Great drestruction was wrought in Ilocos and Cagayan. The barometric minimum at Fuga Island was reported to be as low as 683.5 mm.

A typhoon formed far to the east of San Bernardino Strait and, after passing very close to the Batanes, traversed Formosa. Then it entered China and moved N and later NE, changing toa shallow depresion as it passed over the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan. The barometric minimum on board the Malay Maru was 726.93 mm., at Taito was 725 mm. and at Basco was 731.30 mm.

A typhoon formed W of the Mariana Islands and, moving NW by N, passed over the Meiacosima group. It then inclined WNW, passed over Wenchow, moved N to the district west of Shanghai and, recurving to the NE, reached the Shantung Promontory after which it crossed northern Korea. The barometric minimum observed at Wenchow was 724.2 mm. The dstruction and ruin, especially on the river, were severe.

This typhoon appeared ENE of Guam, moved NW by N, afterwards recurving to the N and NNE. The President Lincoln passed near the center with a barometric minimum of 729.22 mm.; the Chikuzen Maru passed through the center with a barometer of 720.8 mm.

E of Mindanao, southern part of the Philippines, China Sea, southernmost part of Indochina

As a shallow depression, it formed in the Pacific E of Mindanao and traversed the southern part of the Philippines; but in the China Sea, it developed into a real typhoon, crossing the southernmost part of Indochina. The barometric minimum at Cape St. James was 745.8 mm.

A typhoon appeared off the eastern Visayas, moving NNW. It remained almost stationary east of southern Luzon, then moved again towards the NNW or N and filled up east of the Bashi Channel.

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24-26

December

1922

Visayas, Sulu Sea

This depression appeared on the Visayas, moved W, then WSW over the Sulu Sea.

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20-28

January

1923

Yap, Suriago, Mindanao, Visayas, China Sea

It passed near to the south of Yap, inclined to WSW, passed close to the south of Suriago, decreased in intensity between Mindanao and Visayas and filled up in the China Sea. Barometric minimum at Yap was 794.4 mm.

A severe storm formed to the southwest of Ponape on the 18th of March, 1923, moved sucessively to NW, W by N or WNW, iclined to NW and recurved to N and NE. Gusts of wind as high as 156 miles per hour were recorded at the Naval Station of Guam. The barometric minima were: 733.54 mm. on board the Akita Maru; 737.70 mm. at Sumay, Guam; 745.98 mm. on board the transport Thomas and 748.78 mm. on board the Chikuken Maru. This typhoon was considered one of the worst experienced in Guam for many years. The damage done to the plantations and roads of southern Guam was very heavy. The Akita Maru traversed the center of the storm.

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2-7

May

1923

Paracels, S of the Batan Islands

A depression was formed over the Paracels which moved first to the E and then NE and ENE towards Balintang Channel where it probably filled up at a point S of the Batan Islands.

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May

1923

China Sea west of northern Luzon, Ilocos

A depression formed in the China Sea west of northern Luzon and moved ENE towards Ilocos, filling up between Laoag and Aparri.

It formed ovr the Wester Carolines and moved WNW, passing to the S of Yap. The typhoon reached Samar close to Borongan and after crossing the southern part of Samar, it inclined N and traversed the provinces of S and N Camarines. In the Pacific, the typhoon recurved farther northeastward to the east of northern Luzon. Great damage was done in Samar, Leyte, Masbate, Albay and Camarines. The barometric minimum at Borongan was 729.52 mm. and on board the Vinita was 744.6 mm.

This typhoon formed between Guam and Yap, moved WNW, crossed northern Luzon, passed to the China Sea by the south of Vigan, inclined northward to the south of Hongkong and entered China a few miles to the west of Macao, where considerable damage was done. Although the center passed over 100 miles to the north of Manila, strong winds and squalls caused considerable damage to the city.

A typhoon formed to the SSE of Yap and, as it moved NNW, it passed practically over Yap. It then filled up in the Pacific. The barometric minimum at Yap was 737.82 mm. The wind blew with hurricane force for five hours.

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June

1923

West of Balintang Channel, south of Formosa, Meiacosima

A depression appeared over the northeastern part of the China Sea west of the Balintang Channel. It moved northeastward, passing over sothern Formosa and over Meiacosima.

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11-12

June

1923

Northern part of the Formosa Channel, Meiacosima

A depression formed over the northern part of the Formosa Channel and moved along the western side of Meiacosima.

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11-13

June

1923

Southern part of Formosa

A depression appeared over the southern part of Formosa and moved toward the Pacific.

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12-16

June

1923

South of Guam, south of Yap, Pacific

A depression formed south of Guam and moving W, passed to the south of Yap. After recurving to the N and NNE, it filled up in the Pacific.

A typhoon appeared east of Samar and, moving NNW, passed close to Meiacosima. The typhoon recurved NE and ENE to the east of Shangai, traversed the northern part of Kiushiu Island and moved to the Sea of Japan out into the Pacific.

A typhoon formed over the Western Carolines and, moving to the WNW, traversed the northern part of Luzon. The typhoon inclined northward to the south of Hongkong and entered China to the west of Macao.

A typhhoon formed to the south of Guam and moved WNW and NW by W at first, inclining afterwards to the W and traversing the Philippines through the southeastern part of Luzon and the Verde Island passage. After crossing the Philippines, it inclined N and entered China a few miles to the west of Hongkong. The typhoon was quite severe in Hongkong and Macao.

Originating E of southern Luzon, a typhoon moved at first WNW, afterwards N by W and WNW again, passing through the Babuyan Islands about 40 miles to the north of Aparri. The typhoon, after entering China to the NE of Hongkong, inclined again westward. The Altai Maru was very close to the center of the storm. The barometric minimum on board the Altai Maru was 719.07 mm.

Originating E of southern Luzon, a typhoon moved at first WNW, afterwards N by W and WNW again, passing through the Babuyan Islands about 40 miles to the north of Aparri. The typhoon, after entering China to the NE of Hongkong, inclined again westward. The Altai Maru was very close to the center of the storm. The barometric minimum on board the Altai Maru was 719.07 mm.

A typhoon formed to the SSW of Guam and moved NNW at first but inclined decidedly to theW afterwards. After passing very near to the N of Basco, it increased its velocity, moved W by N and entered the Continent about 14 miles to the south of Hongkong. It was a great calamity for the English Colony, it being considered the worst typhoon for the last 15 years. There were at least four vessels sunk and twenty driven ashore. The loss of life and property was considerable. The steamer Steel Traveler was in the center of the typhoon, registering a barometric minimum of 711.2 mm. The barometric minimum at Hongkong was 726.17 mm. The velocity of the highest wind squall there was 130 miles an hour.

This typhoon originated over the Pacific and moved WNW toward the Loochoos. Taking afterwards a westerly direction, it passed close to the Hong Kong Maru and entered the Continent. The barometric minimum at Naha was 721.5 mm. and on board the Hong Kong Maru was 719.33 mm.

Originating to the south of Guam, the typhoon moved NW and W by N. After inclining to the NNW, the center crossed the Meiacosima group and moved NW towards China. Once in China, the typhoon moved again NNW, gradually recurving to the NE and traversing Manchuria. The Lima Maru was practically in the center of the typhoon. The barometric minimum on board the Dilworth was 739.65 mm., at Ishigakijima was 711 mm. and on board the Lima Maru was 707.4 mm.

Originating in the Pacific, the typhoon passed very near to the S of Oshima. It recurved NE in the Eastern Sea and traversed Korea and the Sea of Japan. The barometric minimum on board the Paris Maru was 721.4 mm., on Toba Maru was 728.7 mm., on Korea Maru was 732.0 mm. and at Oshima was 733.2 mm.

Loochoos, Eastern Sea, southwestern part of Japan, norther part of Nippon

Appearing as a depression of little importance close to the Loochoos, it developed into a real typhoon in the Eastern Sea while recurving northeastward. It moved slowly for two days, crossed the southwestern part of Japan and the northern part of Nippon and continued its course to the Pacific.

ENE of Guam, Loochoos, Formosa Channel, west end of the Balintang Channel

This typhoon appeared to the ENE of Guam, moved WNW, NW by N, it inclined more and more to the W and finally took a SSW direction. The center of the storm traversed the Loochoos and was met by the steamer Broad Arrow. The barometric minimum recorded on board of this steamer was 734.55 mm. and the vortical calm was observed for 2 hours and a half; while in the center of the typhoon, the ship was practically covered with bugs and small birds. The typhoon moved to SW and SSW towards the Formosa Channel and dissipated at the west end of the Balintang Channel.

This typhoon appeared to the east of Guam, moved northwestward, then inclined and reached Japan moving NNE. The following barometric minima were observed: 735.32 mm. on board the Meton; 734.55 mm. on board the Broad Arrow; 734.81 mm. on board the Steel Navigator; 735.84 mm. and 736.85 mm., respectively, on board the President McKinkey and President Wilson anchored at Kobe. Very heavy rains were experienced in Japan.

This typhoon appeared to the ENE of Guam. It moved WNW, inclined northward and moved NNE to N and N of the Bonins and close to the eastern coast of Japan. The steamer Otaru Maru was near the center with a barometric minimum of 727.7 mm.

This typhoon appeared over the Pacific about 250 miles to the E of norhern Luzon. It moved northward and inclined northwestward to the E of Formosa. It took a westerly direction and moved to SW along the Formosa Channel. The steamer Bingo Maru was near the center with the barometric minimum of 737.6 mm.

This typhoon appeared to the NE of Guam, moved NNW and recurved northeastward. Moving ENE, it passed near to the N of the U.S.T. Grant, eastward bound. The barometric minimum of 736.84 mm. was recorded on board the Grant with winds of force 12.

E of central Luzon, E of the Balintang Channel, E of the Loochoos, southeastern end of Japan

This typhoon appeared far to the E of central Luzon, moved W by N, inclined to NW and recurved to NNE about 250 miles E of the Balintang Channel. It passed near to the E of the Loochoos and cut the southeastern end of Japan. The barometric minimum of 723.4 mm. aas observed on board the Luise Nielsen and the minimum 747.25 mm. on board the Salina.

This typhoon appeared over the Western Carolines, passed the N of Yap, moved westward, passed practically over the station of Borongan where the barometer fell to 704.72 mm. crossed the Island of Samar, inclined to NW, passed to the NE of Romblon and about 50 miles to the E of Manila along the Eastern coast of Luzon, moving N by W or NNW. The typhoon inclined again westward and entered the China Sea across the Lingayen Gulf. Inclining to N, the typhoon much reduced in intensity, recurved to NE, passed through the Balintang Channel and entered again into the Pacific. Its damage was experienced in Samar. Borongan was practically swept by the winds and waves.

The typhoon appeared to the NE of Samar, moved W by N at first and then W and W by S. The center passed over Camarines Norte, demolishing houses and blowing down big trees in Daet and Paracele. The body of the storm was very small, the barometer at Daet reading 740 mm. at the same moment that Manila was registering 760 mm., Daet being about 120 miles E by S of Manila. After traversing the southern part of Tayabas with diminished intensity, the typhoon passed 50 miles to the S of Manila, moving W by S or WSW in its course towards the China Sea.

This typhoon probably formed on the 5th to the ENE of Guam. It moved practically W until the afternoon of the 8th, when it inclined to NW and N. It struck the Loochoos on the 11th. In Naha the barometric minimum was 715.2 mm. and the maximum wind velocity was 100.7 miles per hour. From Naha the typhoon inclined to NNW across the Eastern Sea although it took again a northerly direction in the Yelow Sea.

The track of this typhoon was very peculiar and abnormal. It was first noticed to the E of Basco, and moved W by N until the 9th when it turned to W, SW, S, E and ENE, thus closing a loop to the SW and SSW of Formosa. On the 12th, it moved norheastward, but on the 13th it began to turn around again completing a second loop with Ishigakijima Island in the center.

This typhoon appeared near 116º or 117º longitude E, 10º latitude N. It moved westward at the beginning and recurved to the N and ENE about 150 miles to the south of Hongkong. It crossed southern Formosa in the evening of the 3rd, moving NE, but when near Meiacosima it recurved back to N and W again, crossing the northernmost part of Formosa during the night of the 5th to 6th. The barometric minimum at Koshum was 736.8 mm. and that at Keelung was 741.9 mm.

Luzon, Provinces of Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Zambales, northern part of the Provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan, China Sea, Hainan, Gulf of Tongking

This typhoon probably formed from 300 to 500 miles to the E of San Bernardino Strait or of northern Samar. It moved WNW and reached Luzon at about noon of the 22nd, crosssing the Provinces of Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan and Zambales, and doing considerable damage to the crops and properties in all of these provinces as well as in the northern part of the Provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan. The direction of the typhoon to WNW was kept through the China Sea on the 23rd and trough Hainan and the Gulf of Tongking on the 24th. The center passed about 50 or 60 miles to the N of Manila in the afternoon of the 22nd. The barometric minimum registered at San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, was 739.94 mm.

This typhoon appeared on Agust 2 W of the Ladrone Islands. It moved NNE on the 2nd and recurved to N and NNW on the 3rd and to the W on the 4th. It inclined to NW in the afternoon of the 5th. It traversed southwestern Japan in the early morning of the 6th and landed the China Continent on the 8th.

The track of this typhoon was also very abnormal. It was probably formed near the northern Ladrones. It was moving WNW and reached the Loochoos in the evening of the 9th when it began to follow and extraordinarily abnormal track, taking successively these directions WNW, W, WSW, SW, S, SE, E, NE, NNE, E, ESE, E, ENE, N and WNW. It completed a loop track between Naze (Oshima) and Ishigakijima. On the 19th the typhoo, after having moved WNW for over one day, recurved northeastward over the Eastern Sea; it crossed the Korea Strait on the 20th, and the Japan on the 21st and 22nd several steamers were under the influence of this typhoon. The Borneo Maru registered a barometric minimum of 695.20 mm. at 5 a.m. of the 11th.

This typhoon appeared on the 3rd near 136º longitude E and 22º latitude N. It moved WNW until the early morning of the 6th when it began to move W by S, thus passing very near to the N Formosa. On the 7th it moved practically W over China. The Agincourt Lighthouse, in northern Formosa, registared a lowest barometric minimum as low as 705 mm. at 9 a.m. of the 6th, and the wind velocity reached there 69.1 p.m.s. when the anemometer was destroyed by the violence of the wind force.

This typhoon had its origin in the Western Carolines on September 28. The center was situated at 6 a.m. of the 29th south of Guam and east of Yap. It moved northwestward from September 29 to October 4; it inclined northward n the afternoon of the 4th, and moved due N on the 5th, then it moved WNW on the 6th, and finally it recurved northeastward on the 7th over the Eastern Sea not far from southwestern Japan, moving ENE on the 8th.

This typhoon formed about 400 miles to the E of central Luzon. The center traversed Luzon through the central part of Cagayan Province, the northern part of Ilocos Sur and the southern part of Ilocos Norte. The direction of the typhoon while traversig Luzon was practically due west first, and then W by S. In the China Sea the typhoon continued moving almost due west with a little inclination to the N. The typhoon caused great damage in northern Luzon. The following barometric minima were reported: 707 mm. at Lallo; 720.63 mm. at Aparri; 720.90 mm. at Tuguegarao; 726.16 mm. at Vigan; 726.69 mm. at Laoag and 724 mm. on board the Macaria, stranded at 17º 46´N latitude, 120º 24´E longitude. The City of Durban was in the center of the typhoon to the N of Paracels in about 112º 09´E longitude, and 18º 48´N latitude, with a barometric minimum of 721.36 mm.

This typhoon was apparently formed over the Pacific about 350 miles east of central Luzon. It moved NW by W traversing the Balintang Channel in the morning of the 9th and reaching the China coast between Swatow and Hogkong in the afternoon of the 10th.

Western Carolines, east of northern Luzon, east of the Balintang Channel

This typhoon was probably formed on October 22 over the Western Carolines. It moved first to NW, passing between Guam and Yap; inclined to WNW and then it began to move almost due W. It inclined again gradually to the N, east of northern Luzon. In the evening of the 30th, the center was east of the Balintang Channel, moving N and with a tendency to recurve northeastward.

This typhoon seems to have formed on the 20th over the Pacific to the north of Yap. The typhoon, after moving west for two days, took a northerly direction in the afternoon or evening of the 22nd and the morning of the 23rd, while decreasing its rate of progress. In the afternoon of the 23rd and on the 24th, it moved very slowly. On the 25th, it moved again westward, but while crossing Luzon, it was only a shallow depression of not great importance.

This typhoon seems to have originated on November 27 south of Yap and moved WNW or NW by W between Yap and Palau. On the 28th the typhoon moved much inclined to the west and on the 29th was traversing the Visayan Islands through southern Samar, northern Leyte and northern Panay. After passing between Mindoro and Cuyo in the early morning of the 30th, it inclined gradually more and more to the north until it filled up on December 3 about 200 or 250 miles to the west of northern Luzon.

East of Surigao Strait, central part of Philippines, San Bernardino Strait, Romblon, Mindoro, China Sea

This typhoon formed between Yap and Mindanao. It moved slowly to WNW and W by N. In the afternoon of the 15th while to the east of Surigao Strait, it recurved northeastward, but then it remained almost stationary on the 16th and 17h with a very slow movement to the north. On the 18th, there was a decided changed of the direction to the west, thus threatening the central part of the Philippines. The rate of progress was considerably increased after 6 a.m. of the 18th. The center passed over San Bernardino Strait, Romblon and Mindoro. The vortical calm was observed in Romblon and on board the steamship Ulises anchored at Biri (12º 40´N latitude, 124º 24´E longitude) with a barometric minimum of 742 mm. After leaving Mindoro in the evening of the 20th, the typhoon continued moving west across the China Sea until the afternoon of the 21st, when it inclined to WNW. On the 22nd, it filled up near 115º longitude E and 14º latitude N.

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WNW of Palau Islands, southern Samar

This depression appeared WNW of Palau Islands, moved WNW and recurved NE, passing over southern Samar.

This typhoon appeared over the Western Carolines SE of Yap on the 14th; it moved probably to the NW on the 14th, and then northward from the 15th to the 19th. After the 19th the typhoon seems to have recurved northeastward.

This typhoon formed in the Pacific east of Samar, moved WNW, passed very close to Daet, traversed the Provinces of Tayabas, Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan, gained considerable speed in the China Sea and entered China to the north of Hainan. In Daet and Paracle the winds were violent, destroying houses and uprooting trees. The barometer at Daet fell at least to 722.25 mm. The weather station was destroyed.

This typhoon appeared over the Western Carolines. It moved NW or NW by N to the northeast of Yap. On the 5th, the typhoon was moving W by N, threatening the northern coast of Luzon, but it inclined again to NW on the 6th, and even to NNW on the 7th in the direction of Formosa. The barometric minimum observed in Basco was 737.38 mm.

This typhoon made its appearance over the Western Carolines to the south of Guam. It moved NW on the 8th, but inclined westward on the 9th. On the 12th, the typhoon took a northwesterly direction toward the northeastern end of Luzon where it was met by the steamship Pathfinder. The barometric minimum of this steamer was 712.47 mm. Within 5 minutes calm. Once in China the typhoon moved N and NNE until the 17th, when it recurved ENE toward the Yelow Sea.

This typhoon appeared to the east of the Ladrone Islands. It moved northward, inclined westward, passing near to the NE and N of the Bonins, moved due west to the south of Japan and crossed the Yelow Sea towards the Continent.

This typhoon seems to have formed over the Pacific west of the Ladrone Islands. It moved first to NNE, and then recurved to NNW on the 12th, and to W on the 13th. Probably it filled up on the 14th to the south of Japan.

This typhoon was probably formed over the Pacific far to the east of northern Luzon. It moved very slowly to the W until the 23rd when it began to move N by W. The center passed about 300 miles to the east of Balintang Channel, increasing considerably its rate of progress. On the 26th, it began to take a WNW direction toward the Meiacosima group of Islands and north of Formosa. The center passed very close to the north of Ishigakijima, where the barometer reached its minimum reading 712.5 mm. At Agincourt Island, near the northern coast of Formosa, the barometr fell as low as 701.5 mm.

This typhoon was probably formed over the Western Carolines to the south of Guam. It moved NNW and almost N on the 29th, passing near Guam, to the west, in the evening of that day. The barometric minimum observed there was 740 mm. with a gale blowing from the E and SE quadrants. On the 30th and 31st of August, the typhoon moved W by N and WNW; buton September 1, it inclined more to the north keeping a NW and NNW direction until the early morning of the 6th, when it recurved northeastward in the northern part of the Eastern Sea.

This typhoon appeared to the NNE of Guam. It moved WNW on the 5th, and northward after the 5th. It passed near to the east of the Bonins moving N. On the 9th, it moved westward, until the evening or night of the same day when it inclined again northward.

This typhoon appeared over the Pacific east of northern Luzon. It moved W by N, and inclind very much to the N, at the same time decreasing considerably its rate of progress. The center passed very near to the east of Basco in the morning of the 14th. The barometric mnimum recorded there was 747.6 mm. On the 14th and much more on the 15th the typhoon increased again its rate of progress. The center was situated at 6 p.m. of the 15th over the northern part of Formosa, the barometric reading of Taihoku being at that time 739.3 mm. (gravity correction not applied).

This small but severe typhoon appeared over the China Sea northwest of Palawan Island. It moved ENE and was felt as a violent storm in Culion on the 15th and San Jose, Mindoro, during the night of the 15th to 16th. The Perlak which was W of southern Mindoro registered a barometric reading of 714.75 mm. at midnight of the 15th. The typhoon lost much of its energy on striking Mindoro and filled up in southeastern Luzon.

E of Yap, north of Yap, east of northern Samar, east of the Balintang Channel

This typhoon appeared over the Pacific to the E of Yap. It moved first WNW, passing about 100 miles to the north of Yap. On the 28th it began to move northwestward about 600 miles to the east of northern Samar. When the center was east o the Balintang Channel there was a decided change of the direction to the N and NNE. The barometric minimum recorded at Naha was 737.5 mm.

This typhoon was shown by our Weather Maps on October 31 over the Western Carolines. It moved NNW, NW and WNW, and recurved to the N and NNE on November 2 and 3. The center of the typhoon passed about 100 miles north of Guam.

This typhoon formed about 100 miles W of Truk Island, moved NNW then NW passing N of Guam. Decreasing its speed, it recurved sharply to the NE, then increased again its velocity and passed SE of the Bonins.

A depression formed far to the south of Guam, moved W by N, then WNW, approaching Surigao Peninsula. It continued this course across the Visayan Islands gradually changing to W by N as it passed over the northern part of Palawan Island. Increasing in intensity, it entered Indochina as a typhoon.

This typhoon formed before the 12th, although it struck Yap on the 15th. It came from the Eastern Carolines, was experienced in Truk during the night of December 12th to 13th, the winds blowing first with great force from N, and veering afterwards to the NE, E, SE, SSE and S, as the typhoon was moving away. The minimum recorded at Yap was 706 mm. at 6.15 p.m. of the 15th, the winds, with destructive hurricane force from NNE, veering gradually to NE, E and SE. Our station at Yap was blown down by the winds and several of our instruments were either damaged or broken. The typhoon moved to W by N from the S of Truk on the 12h until the afternoon or evening of the 16th. Then it recurved gradually to the N and NE after the 16th.

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Yap, Dinagat I., Leyte, Cebu, Negros, Panay, China Sea, Calamianes

It passed south of Yap, crossed Dinagat I., southern Leyte, northern Cebu and Negros, central Panay and filled up in the China Sea west of Calamianes.

This typhoon was intense but very small with a radius of no more than 30 miles. It entered Samar, then traversed Masbate and Romblon. It caused considerable damage but only in a very limited number of towns near the center. The track followed by this typhoon while traversing the Archipelago was from E by S to W by N, but when it reached the China Sea it seems to have inclined more to the N and filled up on the 6th to the W of Luzon. The lowest barometric reading at Calbayog was 746.03 mm.

This typhoon appeared over the Pacific 300 miles E of northern Samar. It moved almost WNW since the 13th until the afternoon of the 17th when it inclined to the N reaching the China coast in the morning of the 18th; once in China it moved NW by N filling up gradually to the N of Hongkong on the 19th. Although the typhoon was well developed while passing NE of Catanduanes on the 14th, yet when it traversed the northern part of Luzon it was only a shallow depression of little importance. In the China Sea it acquired again great intensity passing very near Pratas and practically over Chiliang Point where the barometers fell to 740.90 mm. and 735.8 mm., respectively.

This typhoon formed probably over the Pacific 500 o 600 miles E of northern Luzon. It seems to have moved almost due west until the afternoon of the 19th when the center was about 200 miles E of northern Luzon. Then it moved NNW but only for less than one day. It then took a WNW direction and traversed the Balintang Channel about halfway between Aparri and Basco. The center passed a few miles south of Gap Rock and reached the China coast between Macao and Kwanchawwan, and moved almost W across southern China until the 25th when it filled up to the N of Indochina. The barometric minima registered were: 747.87 mm. at Aparri; 747.97 mm. at Basco and 743.96 mm. at Hongkong.

This typhoon was so small that it hardly influenced the weather in the Philippines, except in Batan Islands and the northernmost part of Luzon. It was probably formed about 150 miles E of northern Luzon and took a NW and NNW direction passsing through the eastern part of the Balintang Channel and very close to the Batan Islands. The barometric minimum registered at Basco was 750.76 mm.

This typhoon appeared over the Pacific about 250 miles E of northern Luzon. It moved N on the 12th and to NNW from the 13th until the morning of the 14th; then it inclined to NW until the afternoon of the 15th when it moved again to NNW until it passed W of Shanghai in the morning of the 16th. Then it recurved to N by E and NE. Probably it filled up on the 18th to the N of Korea. In the afternoon of the 14th the center passed very near to the W of Ishigakijima where the barometer fell to 726 mm. with hurricane winds form SSE.

W of the Mariana or Ladrone Islands, NE of Wenchow, Meiacosima, Yellow Sea

This typhoon was probably formed over the Pacific W of the Mariana or Ladrone Islands. It moved westward until the afternoon of the 21st, then to NW or NW by N until the afternoon of the 24th, when it reached the China coast NE of Wenchow. In the early hours of the 23rd the center passed over the Meiacosima group of Islands, the barometric reading at Ishigakijima having been741.1 mm., the winds blowing at that time with hurricane force from the S. The center passed about 100 miles to the W of Shanghai in the afternoon of the 25th moving N by E; on the 26th it finished recurving NE, filling up apperantly over the Yellow Sea.

This typhoon appeared over the Pacific E of southern Luzon. It moved WNW on the 6th, NW on the 7th and NNW in the morning of the 8th; inclined again to WNW at noon of the 8th, and traversed the Babuyan Islands in the afternoon of the same day; finally, it inclined to NNW and N, crossed the southern part of Formosa Channel and entered China near Amoy. The barometric minimum at Chapel Island was 739.8 mm.

This typhoon probably formed about 250 miles to the east of northern Luzon. It moved NW, but recurved to N and NE near to the east of Bashi Channel. The center traversed the Loochoos Islands, moving northeastward and it traversed Japan, moving NNE.

This typhoon was situated to the east of Luzon. It moved rapidly to NW by W and WNW, the center traversing the Babuyan Islands not far from the northern coast of Luzon and passed to the south of Hongkong. The rate of progress of the typhoon from 6 a.m. of the 26th to 6 a.m. of the 27th was about 21 miles per hour.

This typhoon probably formed to the north of Yap. It moved WNW and passed between Aparri and Basco. The center traversed the Babuyan Islands and very great damage was done there by the terrific force of the winds. The typhoon inclined to W by S in the afternoon of the 8th and traversed the China Sea with a very small rate of progress from the 9th to the 13th, when it pobably filled up close to the southern coast of Hainan.

This typhoon probably formed to the south of Yap, passed between Yap and Palau, and, after moving northwestward, recurved to ENE. The typhoon followed a loop track on October 30, 31 and November 1. Then on November 2 and 3 the typhoon approached the Philippines with a W by S direction. The center traversed he provinces of Camarines Norte, Tayabas, Laguna and Batangas. The lowest barometric minimum observed in the Philippines was that of Daet, which was 730.99 mm. The barometric minimum of Batangas was not lower than 744.48 mm. Yet the damage caused there, chiefly in the towns of Batangas and Bauan, was so great that this typhoon will go down in history as one of the worst ever experienced in that region. In the China Sea, the typhoon continued moving W by S. The steamship Rabelaes met the center on November 7 in 113º 15´longitude E and 12º 25´latitude N. Her barometer fell to 719 mm.

This typhoon appeared as a depression on November 9 to the SSE of Yap. It moved W by N and WNW, traversing the Visayan Islands on the 11th and 12th in the form of a shallow depression. Yet in the China Sea, the depression developed into a real typhoon, but it filled up near the Paracels on the 14th.

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East of Surigao, Luzon

This depression formed to the east of Surigao, moved NW and NNW and recurved northeastward to the east of south and central Luzon.

A severe typhoon formed far to the southeast of Yap, moved northwestward and recurved to north and northeast. The steamer Elkton, loaded with sugar from Pulupandan, Occidental Negros, was unable to ride the storm and sank on February 15, about half way between Philippines and Marianas, with the total loss of her crew of 36 men. The barometric minimum at Yap was 739.37 mm. The corresponding typhoon warnings had been issued by the Manila Observatory through the Naval Radio Station at Cavite.

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Formosa, Bonins

A depression formed southwest of Formosa and moved ENE between southern Formosa and the Batanes toward Bonins.

This typhoon was formed to the east of Samar. It moved WNW and inclined more to the west, reaching the eastern coast of Luzon, close to the town of Baler. The center traversed Luzon moving due west, passing to the south of, and very near, Dagupan. The barometric minimum at Baler was 745.50 mm. It was due to the influence of this typhoon that the steamer Negros was wrecked on May 26th near the N of Romblon with the lost of many lives.

This typhoon formed to the south of Yap, struck the Palau group, crossed the Pacific to the east of northeastern Luzon, passed to the east of Basco, entered Formosa, recurved northeastward and passed not far from the southern coast of Japan. The barometric minimum at Basco was 729.62 mm.; yet the winds were not very strong.

This typhoon probably formed over the Pacific about 250 miles to the east of northern Luzon. It moved to WNW and passed very near to Aparri. It increased in intensity in the China Sea, came close to Pratas moving NW by W, and passed near Hongkong to the north moving W. The barometric minimum at Hongkong was 735.21 mm. and the winds reached a maximum squall velocity of 72 miles per hour. The steamer President Madison, which was close to the China coast, ENE of Hongkong, registered a barometric minimum as low as 731.60 mm.

This typhoon appeared to the S of Guam. The center passed close to Aparri where the barometric minimum recorded was 727.49 mm. The rate of progress of the typhoon was about 17.5 miles per hour when it passed close to Aparri, and the direction WNW was still kept. Thence the center passed within 10 miles to the south of Pratas where the barometer fell to the 725.42 mm. and winds of force 11 were reported.

This typhoon was probably formed about 250 miles to the north of Yap. It moved first to W and WNW for one day, and then it inclined gradually to the N on the 5th. It seems to have moved almost due N, and perhaps even N by E on the 6th, but on the 7th, when near the Loochoos, it took a NW direction, and kept this direction until about noon of the 8th, when it moved N or N by E across the Eastern Sea near the China coast. On the 9th it recurved more to the NE, and traversed Korea during the night of that day.

Luzon, Balintang Channel, south of Meiacosima, east of southern Formosa

This typhoon was noticed on August 22 about 500 or 600 miles to east of San Bernardino Strait or of the southeasternmost part of Luzon. It moved NW and after lingering for about five days, 24th to 28th, to the east of northern Luzon and the Balintang Channel, it probably filled up on the 30th south of Meiacosima, and east of southern Formosa.

This typhoon appeared on August 25 and 26 about 300 miles to the west of the Ladrone Islands. It moved NW until the 29th when it recurved to N, NE and E. On September 1 and 2 the typhoon was moving NE and ENE to the south and southeast of Japan.

This typhoon seems to have been formed on the 29th not far to the west of southern Formosa. It moved W and W by S, passing about 60 miles to the south of Hongkong at about 3 p.m. of the 30th, when the barometer fell to 746.60 mm. After passing south of Hongkong, the typhoon inclined to WNW and struck the China coast west of the English Colony.

East of central Luzon, eastern coast of Luzon, China Sea, Paracels, south of Hainan, Tongking Gulf

This typhoon was noticed to the east of central Luzon. It moved rather rapidly to W by N, and struck the eastern coast of Luzon during the night of the 17th, practically destroying the municipality of Baler where the barometric minimum was 727.13 mm. The vortical calm was observed there and lasted from 12.05 to 12.31 a.m. of the 18th. The typhoon kept almost the same direction, W by N, across the China Sea from Luzon to the Paracels and across the Paracels. It then moved WNW near to the south of Hainan and across the Tongking Gulf.

SE of Naha, eastern part of the Eastern Sea, northern part of Kiushiu Island, southern Japan

This typhoon appeared about 150 miles to the SE of Naha. It moved N to the eastern part of the Eastern Sea. Inclining more and more to the E, it struck the northern part of Kiushiu Island. The center moved E by N across southern Japan and inclined northeastward. The storm was reported as the most severe felt in Kiushiu in recent years.

This typhoon appeared to the southwest of Guam. It moved almost due west, with a very light inclination to the north, until it reached the eatern coast of Samar close to Borongan, the barometric reading at Borongan being 744.84 mm. The direction of the typhoon from Samar to the north of Capiz was practically west. From the north of Capiz there was an inclination of the track to NW by W until 6 a.m. of the 6th, when the typhoon moved again to the W by N. Near Tourane it took for the second time a northwesterly direction.

South of Guam, northernmost coast of Camarines Norte, coast of Luzon, east of Manila, China Sea, Indochina

This typhoon seems to have been formed to the south of Guam. It probably moved WNW, and in the afternoon of the 8th, it took a decided westerly direction and touched the northernmost coast of Camarines Norte in the morning of the 9th. At 2 p.m. the center was situated over the coast of Luzon practically to the east of Manila. An inclination of the track to WNW was noticed after 6 a.m. of the 10th in the China Sea. The center reached Indochina.

This typhoon probably formed on the 17th to 18th about 200 miles to the west of Guam. It moved westward until the early morning of the 21st, when it inclined northwestward about 200 miles to the east of San Bernardino Strait. In the early morning of the 22nd it recurved to ENE, 120 miles to the E of northern Luzon.

This typhoon appeared at 6 a.m. of the 24th to the SSE of Guam. It moved WNW and passed not far to the south of Yap at about 11 a.m. of the 25th. From the early morning of that day the typhoon was inclinig gradually more and more to the north until the 27th when it moved practically northward. On the 28th, it moved to NNE, and on te 29th to NE and ENE.

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W of Yap, northern part of the Visayas Islands, Mindoro, China Sea

This depression appeared W of Yap, moved W by N, traversed the northern part of the Visayas Islands, passed over Mindoro and filled up in the China Sea.

This typhoon formed very far south of Guam, moved west and westsouthwest and at about the northeast of Samar it recurved northeastwards towards Japan. The center passed very near Rasazima where the barometer fell to 733.6 mm.

This typhoon probably formed about 200 miles to the WSW of Guam. It moved to WNW and NW by W until it reached northern Luzon shortly after midnight of the 11th. The center passed across the Provinces of Cagayan and Ilocos with a due W direction. The lowest barometric minimum recorded at Tuguegarao was 737.25 mm. Once in China Sea the typhoon moved to NNW for several hours, and then to WNW and W until it reached the northernmost part of Indochina in the early morning of the 16th. The center passed very close to the south of Pratas at about 2 a.m. of July 14 with a barometric minimum of 738.9 mm. and hurricane winds from the easterly quadrants. At Fort-Bayard on the southern coast of China the barometer was 732.9 mm.

This typhoon appeared as developing in the China Sea about 100 miles to the west of central Luzon. It moved WNW for a short time, and then W until it reached Indochina. The center was very near to the south of Paracels. Heavy rains were observed especially n the mountain districts during the 5th, some stations reporting more than 500 mm. of rain for that day. A great flood followed which caused enormous damage and death of more than 100 persons.

This typhoon formed about 300 miles to the north of Yap. It moved NE and E, then recurved to the N and WNW. The WNW direction was kept until the morning of the 28th when the typhoon recurved again to the NE. From 12 noon of the 29th until 31st the direction of the track was almost due N.

This typhoon was formed on the 20th to 21st to the SW of Guam. It moved WNW until 2 p.m. of the 23rd, when it took a westerly direction, traversing northern Luzon on the 24th in the form of a shallow depression. In the China Sea it developed into a severe typhoon which crossed the Paracels on the 25th.

This typhoon was noticed on the 22nd as forming to the south of Guam. It moved NW by W until 2 p.m. of the 24th, and NNW from that time until it reached southwestern Japan during the night of the 29th to 30th. On southwestern Japan it recurved NNE in the afternoon of the 30th.

SSW of Guam, northern part of Formosa, Formosa Channel, China, northwest of Shanghai, northern Korea, northwestern part of the Sea of Japan

This typhoon was probably formed to the SSW of Guam. It moved NNW on the 27h and inclined westward on the 28th and 29th, while its rateof progress was much decreased during these two days. From August 30 until of September 2 it kept a W y N direction. Then it took a northwesterly direction, when the center was about 300 miles to the east of northern Luzon, traversing the northern part of Formosa during the night of the 5th and early morning of the 6th. A new and very pronounced inclination of the track to the west was noticed on Formosa Channel; but once in China the typhoon recurved to the N and N by E on the 7th, the center passing west and northwest of Shanghai in the morning of the 8th, and over northern Korea and the northwestern part of the Sea of Japan of the 9th moving northeastward.

This typhoon formed to the northeast of Guam. It moved NNW until the afternoon of the th when it began to move westward about 150 miles SSE of Bonins. The typhoon continued moving due W, then it moved WNW and again westward until the afternoon of the 14th, when it recurved to the north over eastern China, like the preceding one, and passed west of Shanghai.

This typhoon appeared on September 29 about 350 miles to the E of northern Luzon. It seems to have been at that time only a depression, which moved westward and traversed northern Luzon. Once in the China Sea, it soon developed into a severe typhoon, and as such, it struck the coast of center Indochina, the barometer at Donghoi having fallen to 739.5 mm., with hurricane winds from NNE.

This typhoon formed to the S or SSW of Guam. It moved northwestward and W by N. It reamined almost stationary or moved very slowly on the 4th, while recurving to the N and NE. On the 5th it increased again its rate of progress, moving northeastward. On the 6th, it began to move northward until the early morning of the 8th, when it took again a northeasterly direction, traversing southeastern Japan. At 6 a.m. of the 9th, the center was over the northernmost part of Japan, moving NNE.

This typhoon appeared to the SE of Guam. It moved NNW until the afternoon of the 14th when it inclined westward. The typhoon seems to have moved W by N on the 15th, and to have inclined again northwestward on the 16th, it recurved to the N and NNE on the 17th and 18th the center passed about 100 miles to the SE of Japan.

This typhoon appeared to the E of Guam. It moved WNW and W by N, the center passing 150 miles north of Guam in the early morning of the 26th. It moved again WNW until the evening or night of the 28th, when it began to recurve slowly to the N; and on the 30th it continued recurving to NE.

This typhoon seems to have formed to the SW of Ponape and SE of Truk. It moved almost WNW until 6 a.m. of the 20th; then to W by N, on the rest of the 20th, and practically due W on the 21st with a probable little inclination WSW on the 22nd. The rate of progress of the storm was about 12 or 13 miles per hour. The center entered the Philippines to the N of Borongan, where a barometric minimum as low as 710.71 mm. was recorded with hurricane winds from the west quadrants. The direction changed to NW by W between Samar and Masbate; but from Masbate to Mindoro the typhoon moved again to W by N and W. From Mindoro it inclined for the second time to NW by W; and this direction was kept practically until the afternoon of the 25th.

The first signs of the formation of this typhoon were noticed on November 23 to the SSE of Guam. The typhoon moved NW by W and NW until the afternoon o the 27th, when it began to incline to the N. On the 28th, it completed to recurve northeastward, and in the afternoon of the 29th, it passed not far to the N of the Bonins, moving ENE. Its center could still be noticed at 6 a.m. of the 30th as moving eastward. The barometric reading recorde at Chichijima at noon of the 29th was 745.5 mm. when the center was 150 miles WNW of that station.

This typhoon was probably formed on the 21st to the south of Yap. It moved W by N on the 21st, and NW on the 22nd and 23rd. The center passed very near to the W of the Pelew Islands at 2 p.m. of the 22nd when the barometer had fallen to 741.6 mm. The typhoon inclined more to the N on 24th,thus passing about 200 miles to the E of nothern Samar in the morning of the 25th, moving northward; on th 26th it was moving N by E, and it gradually filled up on the 27th. The American steamer Edgefield registered vortical calm and barometric minimum as low as 713.73 mm. at 3 a.m. of the 26th near 17º latitude N and 120º longitude E.

This typhoon crossed Samar, San Bernardino Strait and Ragay Gulf and taking a northerly direction traversed the northernmost part of Luzon; it recurved to ENE across the Balintang Channel. The barometric minimum was 747.20 mm. at Borongan.

This typhoon appeared over the northeastern part of the China Sea, moved very slowly N by E, then NNE. Resuming a N by E direction, it passed close to, or along the eastern coast of Formosa, where it inclined NE by N and, moving NE and then ENE, traversed the southernmost part and the southern coast of Japan.

This typhoon formed south of Yap, moved NW, then N while situated to the NE of Luzon, and traversed the central part of the Loochoo Islands. The typhoon then inclined to the NE by N and passed over Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan. The barometer at Naha was 742.40 mm. with winds from N, force 6, while the typhoon was passing oveer that region.

This typhoon seems to have been developing on July 4 to 5 to the east of Luzon. It moved northwestward, passing near to the northeast of Basco where the barometer fell to 742.9 mm. The center of the typhoon traversed Formosa and entered the China coast. Its track inclined gradually to the N over eastern China, passing less than 300 miles W of Shanghai.

This typhoon appeared clearly to the E of Luzon. It moved W by N until 6 a.m. of the 15th, when it began to take a NNW or N by W direction; it incined NW toward the northern part of Formosa. The Ishigakijima and Taihoku stations reported the barometric readings of 735 mm. And 738.1 mm., respectively.

Paracels, northeastern part of Hainan, northern part of the Gulf of Tongking, Indochina

This typhoon probably formed over the Paracels. It moved first almost due W then it inclined NW and NNW, traversing the northeastern part of Hainan, moved again westward and traversed the northern part of the Gulf of Tongking, later entering Indochina. The barometric reading at Phulien at 6 a.m. of July 30 was 739.8 mm. with hurricane winds from the north.

This typhoon was noticed over the Pacific to the E or E by N of Aparri. It moved WNW and NNW and then northward, recurving northeastward near to the N of Shanghai. It inclined slightly northward in the Yelow Sea but recurved again northeastward and even eastnortheastward while crossing Korea. It passed near to the northeast of Basco. The barometric minmum reported from Basco was 744.42 mm. with strong winds from the W quadrants.

This typhoon was very small in diameter, but very severe, at least while passing near Pratas and close to Hongkong. It entered the Balintang Channel in the afternoon of the 19th, moving westward. At 6 a.m. of the 20th the center was over the China Sea W of Balintang Channel moving still westward. Suddenly after 2 p.m. of the 21st the typhoon changed its direction to NNW. But after 10 p.m. of the same day it inclined again westward moving almost straight to Hongkong with a WNW or NW by W direction. The center passed very few miles to the south of Hongkong at about 1.30 p.m. of the 22nd. The barometric minimum recorded there was 735.1 mm. and the hurricane winds from the E quadrants acquired the maximum velocity of 120 miles per hour.

This typhoon seems to have originated in the China Sea between Luzon and Paracels on August 29. It moved slowly westward until September 1, when it began to move NW and W by N, entering northern Indochina on the night of the 1st to 2nd.

This typhoon was noticed about 350 miles to the east by south of Manila. It moved rather slowly westward, with a little inclination to the north, and was severely felt in the subprovince of Catanduanes and the province of Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte. The center passed very near to the northern coast of Camarines Norte, and headed for Polillo Island and Infanta. The barometric minimum was 722 mm. at Infanta and 716 mm. at Polillo. The typhoon inclined to northwest when the center was practically over Infanta, but after only six hours it took again the W by N direction, which was kept across the China Sea until the center reached Indochina.

This typhoon appeared over the Pacific about 500 miles to the E of northern Luzon. It moved N by W until the afternoon of the 8th, then it recurved northeastward passing SE of Tokyo near the coast of Japan.

This small typhoon originated in the Pacific, and was about 150 miles to the E of southeastern Luzon at 6 a.m. of the17th. It moved almost west, traversing the coast Camarines Norte. Then it moved northwestward, passing to the north of Manila in the morning of the 18th. Across the China Sea the typhoon moved almost westward until the afternoon of the 20th when it began to move again northwest, but it entered northern Indochina, moving westward.

This typhoon formed S of Guam, moved NW, inclined W by N but turned to NW and inclined more to the N. It recurved to ENE near to the E of the northern Loochoos and passed about 200 miles to the S of Japan. The Golden Star encountered this typhoon and observed a barometric minimum of 734.55 mm.

This typhoon formed in the Pacific followed a very abnormal track at the beginning making a complete loop to the E of southern Luzon. The center took a decided direction to the ENE, passed near the northern Loochoos and over the southeastern part of Japan. The steamer Tjipondok was near the center of the typhoon and observed a barometric minimum of 745.2 mm. The Ishin Maru was becalmed in the eye of the storm for 30 minutes and experienced a barometric minimum of 739.1 mm. The Java observed a barometric minimum of 746.75 mm. and experienced hurricane winds. The radius of the storm was calculated to be 200 miles and its speed between 15 and 20 nautical miles an hour.

This typhoon formed to the SW of the Palau Island. It moved northwestward and inclined to WNW, reaching the Philippines near to the N of Surigao. It moved NNW for a few hours and then it took a westward direction, moved again to WNW across the China Sea until entering Central Indochina. While traversing the Visayan Islands, this typhoon appeared to be only a shallow depression, but it became a severe typhoon in the China Sea. The steamship Calchas passed through its center with a barometric minimum of 720.84 mm. in the central area. Many land birds including a wild duck were observed. The sun shone clearly for about 20 minutes. The wind was light but the sea was very rough and confused.

This typhoon formed to the S of Guam, moved northwestward, inclined to WNW, moved northward, recurved to NNE and ENE. The steamship Ramapo was involved in this typhoon near the W of the Ladrone Islands.

This typhoon formed over the Western Carolines; it moved W by N and changed to WSW in the China Sea, passing about 70 miles to the S of Indochina. This typhoon while crossing the southern part of the Archipelago was of a small diameter and of not so great intensity. The barometric minimum at Surigao was 750.02 mm. but in the China Sea the typhoon increased in intensity causing the steamer Urbino to register a barometric minimum of 739.4 mm.

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10-11

December

1929

A depression formed between the Ladrone Islands and the Bonins and moved towards NE.

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19-23

December

1929

Western Carolines

A depression formed near the Western Carolines, moved NW by W and passed between Guam and Yap.

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20-21

December

1929

W of northern Loochoos, southeastern part of Japan

A depression developed to the W of northern Loochoos, moved northeastward and traversed the southeastern part of Japan.

Visayan Islands, south of Guiuan, north of Ormoc, Panay Island, China Sea, Mindoro

This typhoon was a very small diameter, but very intense while traversing the Visayan Islands. It passed very near to the south of Guiuan, where the barometric minimum 747.50 mm. was recorded. It passed close to the north of Ormoc, causing the barometer to fall to 740.91 mm. It crossed the northern part of Panay Island south of Capiz, where the barometric minimum 748.35 mm. was observed. From Panay the typhoon took a westnorthwest direction and probably filled up over the China Sea about 250 miles to the W of northern Mindoro.

This typhoon seems to have originated far to the ESE of Guam: it passed to the SW of Guam moving northward. The center reached Luzon and passed about 60 miles to the north of Manila. Once in China Sea the typhoon moved northwestward, and reached the China coast to the W of Hongkong. The barometric minimum of 744.65 mm. was observed at Baler. The steamship Aki Maru was very near to the center in 128º 20´longitude E and 31º 45´latitude N. She registered a barometric minimum as low as 710.4 mm. at 2.55 a.m. of the 18th and hurricane winds from the north and northwest quadrants.

This typhoon probably formed to the SSW of Guam, moved WNW, then inclined westward. When the center was SE of Basco, it inclined northward passing very near to the east of Basco, whee the barometric minimum of 745.4 mm. was recorded with winds fron NW. The center passed close to or over the northeastern end of Formosa, the barometer of Taihoku having fallen to 741.10 mm. From Formosa the typhoon moved northwestward until 2 p.m. of the 14th, when it began to move northward again along eastern China not far from the coast. On the evening of the 15th, it recurved northeastward, bt at 6 a.m. of the 16th it moved NNW and probably filled up gradually on the 17th.

South of Guam, east of the Balintang Channel, Loochoos, southwestern Japan, Korea

Tis typhoon probably appeared to the south of Guam, moved northwestward between Guam and Yap, then it inclined westward and reached east of the Balintang Channel in the early morning of the 15th, when it recurved to N and NE, but on the 16th it inclined again northward crossing central Loochoos. The barometer at Naha was 719.7 mm. at 6 a.m. of the 17th. The typhoon passed near the coast of southwestern Japan and traversed central Korea. The storm was very severely felt in southwestern Japan and Korea where heavy loss of lives and properties were reported.

This severe typhoon appeared to the S of Bonins. It moved WNW until the afternoon of the 26th, when it took a due W direction toward China. The barometric reading at Ooagarizima at 6 p.m. of the 26 th was 711.9 mm. with winds of 28 meters per second velocity. At Naha the barometric reading was 719 mm. with winds of 35 meters per second.

This typhoon probably formed to the WNW of Guam. It moved NNW or N until the evening of the 26th, when it recurved northeastward, the center passing not far to the east of Bonins in the morning of the 29th, then it began to moved again northward. On the 30th, it moved northwestward reaching southern Japan in the morning of the 31st; it recurved northeastward on August 1 across the western part of central Japan, inclined again to northward until it filled up near the western coast of northern Japan.

This typhoon seems to have originated far to the ESE of Guam. It moved WNW at the beggining passing about 60 miles N of Yap in the early morning of the 5th. The typhoon traversed the northern Loochoos moving northward, on the 10th and 11th, and near or over the southwestern end of Japan on the 12th. The barometric reading in Naze (northern Loochos) at 6 a.m. of the 11th was 718.2mm.

This typhoon appeared far to the E of the Ladrone Islands. I moved WNW until 6 a.m. of the 6th, when it inclined northward. It recurved northeastward to the SE of the Bonins, but inclined again northward and recurved again eastward.

This typhoon formed over the Pacific about 300 miles to WNW of Chichijima. It moved northward and recurved to NE. The typhoon increased considerably in intensity near to the SE of Tokyo. The baometric minima of 736.6 mm. and 730.2 mm. were observed respectively on board the Chief Capilano and Kinai Maru.

This very small typhoon entered the eastern coast of southern Samar at about 9 p.m. of the 2nd: it passed close to Tacloban and after traversing the northern part of Leyte, Cebu and Negros Islands, it passed very near to Iloilo. The typhoon moved from Leyte to Iloilo at the extraordinary rate of over 22 miles per hour. Although the depth of the typhoon was not very great, yet much damage was done to several towns specially to those on the north side ot the track owing to the considerable force obtained by the Nly winds prevailing during this part of the year. Thousands of people were homeless after the storm, particularly in the province of Iloilo. This typhoon seems to be the same which caused heavy loss of life and severe damage, according to Press dispatches, at the beginning of November (probably on the 5th or during the night of the 4th) at Poulo Condore, an island off the Conchinchina coast.

This typhhon seems to have formed to the SSE of Yap; it moved westward at the beginning aand then WNW and NW until the afternoon of December 3 when it took a northerly direction to the E of Luzon; finally it recurved northeastward in the morning of the 5th.

This was another small but intense typhoon which struck northern Mindanao. In Talacogon the barometer fell to 743 mm. with hurricane winds from W to S.

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November-December

1930

SE of Yap, off NE Samar, E of the Bashi Channel, SE of the Loochoos

This depression formed SE of Yap, moved westward, then inclined to NW by W and NW till about 40 miles off NE Samar, when it inclined more to NNW and N and then recurved ENE and filled up E of the Bashi Channel and SE of the Loochoos.

It crossed Leyte, Camotes Islands, northern Cebu, northern Negros, central Panay and passed into the China Sea between Mindoro and Busuanga. Barometric minima: 731.0 mm. at Sagay; 730.0 mm. at Dumalag and 738.0 mm. At Baybay. Destructive typhoon. Velocity o the wind at Cebu at the rate of 118.7 kms. Per hour. Total damage in the Philippines was estimated at no less than six million pesos. The National Headquarters of the American Red Cross donated 20, 000: the local chapter spent 15,000 in relief work. Proclamation No. 357 issued by the Governor-general on January 23, 1931, asking all citizens to lend all possible aid to a special Typoon Fund.

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6-8

May

1931

NNW of Guam, west of Bonins

This depression formed to the NNW of Guam, moved northward and inclined to NNW; it passed to the west of Bonins and then moved northeastward.

East of northern Luzon, Balintang Channel, south of Basco, Pratas, south of Hongkong

This typhoon appeared east of northern Luzon, crossed the Balintang Channel from east to west, passed south of Basco and over the Pratas shoal. A dead vortical calm lasting two hours and a barometric minimum of 740.9 mm. were observed at Pratas. The typhoon passed near to the south of Hongkong and entered the Continent between Hongkong and Macao.

This typhoon formed to thw WSW of Guam, passed very close to the northeast of Ishigakijima, moved towards the north of Keelung, crossed the northern entrance of the Formosa Channel, raising mountainous seas and causing terrific winds and entered the Continent between Foochow and Wechow, with a constantly increasing inclination to the west. The typhoon moved towards the interior of China for over 600 miles and filled up in the province of Kwechow. The Susana II rode the storm in the harbor of Keelung: her barometric minimum was 740.2 mm. The Waishing was overtaken by the typhoon, driven ashore by the violence of the seas and left in a precarious condition on the rocks. In answer to the SOS calls sent out by the Waishing, the steamer Kwonsang proceeding to the assistance of the Waishing, was overtaken by the storm and foundered after a furious battle against the typhoon with the loss of many lives.

China Sea, south and east of Pratas, east of Hongkong, China, China Sea, western coast of Luzon, Manila

This typhoon developed in the China Sea. From the Macclesfield Bank the typhoon moved eastnortheast, passed south and east of Pratas and recurved to northwest. It moved slowly northward, passed by to the east of Hongkong, and entered China between Hongkong and Swatow. The barometric minimum at Pratas was 739.8 mm. This typhoon caused very heavy rains, rough seas and poor visibility in the China Sea and along the western coast of Luzon. The flood of Manila and adjacent provinces was one of the worst ever experienced in the Philippines.

This typhoon probably formed at about 300 miles to the WNW of Guam. It moved due west and north inclining to NW, it passed near by the north of Oagarizima, crossed the Eastern Sea in a NW direction, recurved N and NNE across the Yellow Sea, entered Korea and probably filled up in eastern Manchuria.

It formed to the NW of Guam. It moved NW, then NNW and N by W. Changing its course rapidly to west, the typhoon passed south of, and very close to, Naha causing the barometer of Naha to fall at least to 724 mm. Inclining to NNW the storm crossed Hangchow Bay, passed east of, and close to, Shanghai. Inclining northnortheast and gaining speed the storm crossed the Yellow Sea, northern Korea and the whole Sea of Japan up to the northern part of Hokkaido. The following barometric minima were observed: at Shanghai 723.9 mm., on board the President Cleveland 726.9 mm. and on board the Ermland 728.1 mm.

This typhoon appeared east of Samar, passed between Legaspi and Virac, crossed the Cagayan Valley, passed very close by the west of Aparri, skirted the western coast of Batan Islands, followed the general trend of the Formosa Channel, passed over the Goto Island, followed the western coast of southern and central Japan, crossed the northern provinces of Yezo and changing more to N and NW, it crossed the Volcano Bay and headed for Saghalin. This typhoon was remarkable for the depth of the barometer, the variation in the speed of translation and the small size of its diameter. The following barometric minima were observed in the Philippines: 742.2 mm. at Legaspi; 732.1 mm. at Virac; 739.7 mm. on board the motorship Naga anchored in San Miguel Bay; 731.6 mm. at Daet; 741.2 mm. at Aparri and 738.8 mm. at Basco.

West of southern Formosa, north of Pratas, Hongkong, Province of Kiangsi

This typhoon originated west of southern Formosa and passed north of Pratas, on its westward motion. The Silversandal was overtaken by the typhoon almost suddenly, since the diameter of the storm was exceedingly small. The barometric minimum on the Silversandal was 742.76 mm. The typhoon moved westwards, almost unnoticed, causing a gale in Hongkong with surprising suddennes. Many native craft were caught unawares. The barometric minimum at Hongkong was 739.90 mm. The maximum gust of the wind was at the rate of 151 kilometers an hour. The typhoon filled up over the Province of Kiangsi.

This typhoon formed to the westnorthwest of Guam. It passed to the southeast of Ishigakijima, moved to northnorthwest and to north across the Eastern Sea, but at about the latitude Shanghai, it recurved to northeast and headed for Quelpart Island and the Tsugaru Strait. Several steamers experienced the fury of the storm.

This typhoon formed in the region of the Bonin Islands. The Patrick Henry was overtaken by the storm 200 miles to the southeast of Tokyo and was lahed by hurricane winds. The barometric minimum on board the Patrick Henry was 719.3 mm.

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16-20

September

1931

Eastern Sea to the northwest of Naha, north of Oshima

This depression developed in the Eastern Sea to the northwest of Naha. Turning to the east, it passed by the north of Oshima. It inclined to the NE and later to the ENE.

The Taurus Typhoon. As a depression, forming between Guam and Yap, this storm moved WNW and developed into a typhoon when about 500 miles E of nothern Luzon. It continued its WNW course, crossing the Balintang Channel, filling up near Pratas. The steamship Taurus anchored at port San Vicente recorded a minimum of 728.27 mm. Extensive damage was done in the Cagayan Valley, because of the rains.

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1-4

October

1931

Macclesfield Bank, south of Hainan

This depression developed around the Macclesfield Bank. At first moving northwest and later on northnorthwest, it recurved to westnorthwest and almost west to the south of Hainan.

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3-7

October

1931

Pacific

A depression appeared half-way between the Palau Islands and eastern Mindanao. It remained always in the Pacific.

SW of Guam, east of northern Luzon, Kiushiu Island, Island of Nippon, Pacific

This typhoon formed SW of Guam, moved NW, then gradually inclined WNW, recurving to NNW and then NNE in the regions about 400 miles east of northern Luzon. It continued to Kiushiu Island, where it changed to a NE course travelling along the Island of Nippon, passing into the Pacific where it changed to the N and very soon to the E. The wind and rain in Japan due to this typhoon caused great destruction to life and property.

A low pressure area south of Guam moved NW, developing into a typhoon. It gradually recurved to the NE and then changed to the NW for a short time; it sharply recurved to the NE. The steamship Yasu Maru was in distress and lost, all lives saved. The barometric minimum on board the steamship Ruby Castle was 744.21 mm. and on board the steamship Silverhazel wa 732.78 mm.

North of Yap, San Bernardino Strait, Catanduanes Island, Luzon, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, south of Hainan

Forming north of Yap, this typhoon moved almost directly west gradually changing to WNW, as it approached San Bernardino Strait. It passed close to, and north of, Catanduanes Island and entered Luzon between Infanta and Baler. It was weakned by the Cordillera Range and passed over the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan on its course into the China Sea, when it moved to the south of Hainan, decreasing in intensity. The following barometric minima were observed: 741.5 mm. on board the steamship Florence D at Lamit Bay; 739.7 mm. at Daet; 732.0 mm. at Infanta and 746.0 mm. on board the Canges Maru.

North of Yap, Luzon, south of Echagüe, north of Bontoc, Abra, China Sea, south of Pratas, Henghai Bay

North of Yap, this typhoon started a steady WNW course, crossing Luzon near and south of Echagüe, then close to, and north of, Bontoc over the Abra province and entered the China Sea between Vigan and Salomague. South of Pratas, it changed to the north entering the Continent close to Henghai Bay. The following barmetric minima were observed: 745.7 mm. at Baler; 738.8 mm. at Echagüe; 743.6 mm. at Bangued; 743.4 mm. at Vigan; 743.6 mm. at Laoag, and 744.0 mm. at Cape Bojeador.

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9-14

November

1931

E of northeastern Luzon

This depression formed far to the SE of Guam, moved WNW and NW, changing to W by N and WNW again. It filled up about 300 miles of northeastern Luzon.

This typhoon appeared SSE of Guam, moved WNW, then NNW, after which it recurved to the NE about 500 miles east of the Meiacosima group. Continuing this course to the region east of Japan. The barometric minima observed were: 739.1 mm. at Oaogarizima; 744.5 mm. on board the steamship Michigan.

SSE of Yap, S of Yap, Samar, north of Borongan, south of Catbalogan, north of Capiz, south of Culion, China Sea, Visayan Islands

Originating SSE of Yap, this typhoon moved NW, passing S of Yap. Then it moved westward, then WNW, approaching Samar which it crossed north of Borongan, and south of Catbalogan, moving very fast. Continuing directly westward, it passed north of Capiz and south of Culion on its way into the China Sea where it filled up. This typhon moved about 35 km. per hour or 22 miles per hour across the Visayan Islands. The barometric minimum observed were: 732.9 mm. at Catbalogan, and 731.3 mm. at Borongan.

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7-9

December

1931

Paracels, southeast of Hainan, north of Pratas

A depression in the China Sea formed near the Paracels, moved WNW and recurved to the NE, southeast of Hainan. It filled up north of Pratas.

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8-10

December

1931

China, Yellow Sea, southern part of Korea, Sea of Japan, Tohalsu

A depression from the Continent moved eastward into the Yellow Sea where it changed to the NE, touched the southern part of Korea and traversed the Sea of Japan and Tohalsu in an eastnortheast direction to the Pacific.

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9-10

December

1931

Eastern Sea, north of Oshima

A depression formed in the Eastern Sea, moved east, passed north of Oshima, then recurved NE and E.

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11-13

December

1931

Forming far to the E of Loochoos, a depression moved NE, then N, then NE again.

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9-11

February

1932

Southeast of Yap, between Palau and eastern Mindanao

A depression formed to the southeast of Yap, moved almost due west, inclined to northwest and filled up between Palau and eastern Mindanao.

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1-6

March

1932

Central Luzon, Baler

A depression approached Central Luzonfrom the Pacific and filled up near Baler.

A severe typhoon of small diameter crossed the Sulu Archipelago, passed over Pata Island, came very near to the south of Cagayan de Sulu, crossed the Balabac Strait, and unrelenting in its strength entered Conchinchina south of Cape Padaran. The barometric minima were 743.17 mm. at Jolo, 742.9 mm. on board the Atrews, 725.41 mm. on board the Crown City in the China Sea and 714 mm. at Cape Padaran. In the municipal district of Jolo, whose population was estimated at 7,000 in 1932, 2,500 person were rendered homeless and 2,835 destitute. The typhoon caused the death of at least 147 persons in the Sulu Archipelago and of 500 in Indochina. The damage to private property in the Sulu Archipelago alone amounted to five million pesos.

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17-20

May

1932

China Sea, northern part of Hainan, northern Indochina

This depression was formed in the China Sea. It moved NW towards the northern part of Hainan and filled up over northern Indochina.

This typhoon had its origin E of Surigao. It moved N by W and NW passing to the N of Catanduanes, but it crossing northern Luzon the storm took the form of a shallow depression, and once in the China Sea it developed again the intensity of a typhoon, took a northwesterly direction and inclined westward towards Hainan, the Gulf of Tongkin and northern Indochina.

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5-8

June

1932

Near Nanchang

This depression originated near Nanchang ad moved towards the ENE and then towards the ESE.

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9-11

June

1932

Bashi Channel, southern Formosa

This depression originated in the western entrance of the Bashi Channel, moved ENE, crossed southern Formosa and inclined northeastward.

This depression appeared 250 miles south of Mie Bay. It moved due E at first but afterwards it inclined to ENE and E by N.

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19-26

June

1932

Province of Kiangsi, Yelow Sea, Hokuriku, Tohoku

Starting from the Province of Kiangsi the depression moved northeastwards, crossed the Yelow Sea, passed between Korea and the Tusima Islands and after inclining NNE, E and SE in the Sea of Japan, it crossed the districts of Hokuriku and Tohoku.

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21-23

June

1932

Van Diemem Strait

This shallow depression formed in the vicinity of the Van Diemem Strait and moved towards the ENE.

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26-30

June

1932

Continent, Eastern Sea, north of Oshima

This depression originated in the Continent, crossed the Eastern Sea, passed north of Oshima, and inclined to ENE.

This typhoon originated in the Pacific at about 400 miles east of northern Luzon. It moved towards WNW inclining gradually to W. The storm passed almost halfway between Basco and Aparri and filled up southsouthwest of Pratas.

This typhoon developed in the Pacific, moved almost due west, but a point about 150 miles east of Baler it inclined northwestward threateting the northeastern most part of Luzon. The steamer Pathfinder complying with the warnings from Manila Observatory left the surveying grounds off northern Luzon and sought shelter in Port San Vicente. Four hours after reaching port, the ship was overtaken by the typhoon which passed over the port of San Vicente causing the barometer off the Pathfinder to fall to 714.2 mm. Before and after the dead calm of 12 minutes, hurricane winds, violent squalls and very heavy rains were experienced. Steady in its course to NW, the typhoon crossed the Balintang Channel, passing east of Aparri, and southeast of Basco. The storm crossed the northern China Sea, entered the Continent north of Swatow and filled up in the Province of Kiangsi. While the typhoon was raging over the Balintang Channel, a large sailboat was wrecked near the coast of Diriqui and all lives were lost. The barometric minimum at Aparri was 743.6 mm.

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1-3

July

1932

Eastern of the Balintang Channel

This depression formed at the eastern entrance of the Balintang Channel, moved NNW but a point 70 miles east of southern Formosa it inclined to NNE, following a path almos parallel to the coast of Formosa.

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4-5

July

1932

China Sea, China, Province of Kiangsi

This depression originated in the China Sea, moved N by W, entered the Continent and inclined to N and NNE towards the province of Kiangsi where it filled up.

Province of Isabela, south of Tuguegarao, Subprovince of Kalinga, northern part of the Province of Abra, China Sea, Hainan, Indochina

This typhoon developed about 480 miles east of central Luzon, entered the Province of Isabela in the vicinity of Divalican Bay, passed close to the south of Tuguegarao, and after traversing the Subprovince of Kalinga and the northern part f the Province of Abra, it passed to the China Sea between Vigan and Laoag. The storm crossed Hainan and entered Indochina between Thanhhoa and Vinh.

This typhoon moved in the Pacific towards Ishigakijima, traversed the Eastern and Yelow Sea, inclined to ENE, crossed Korea and part of the Sea of Japan, and after crossing Tohoku it moved northeastward. The typhoon was responsible for the strong gales that prevailed for severl days in the Eastern and Yelow Seas. The barometric minimum at Ishigakijima was 733.3 mm.

This typhoon appeared between Yap and Guam. After approaching the Balintang Channel, the typhoon recurved to NE and passed very close by the west of Oagarizima. When the storm was about 60 miles to the SE of Kiushiu the center of the typhoon started a clockwise loop responding with a singular precision to every movement of the Pacific High. The storm moved out to the Pacific east of Hokkaido. The barometric minimum on board the Bandeg was 722.6 mm.

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2-8

September

1932

Pacific

This depression originated, moved and disintegrated in the Pacific, between meridians 141º and 130º E and the parallels 14º and 18º N.

Northwest of Yap, Province of Isabela, south of Aparri, China Sea, SSW of Pratas, southwesternmost part of Kwantgtung Province, Tongkin

This typhoon originated about 250 miles to the northwest of Yap. It moved to NW and afterwards took a decided westerly course. Changing to NW, the typhoon entered the Province of Isabela, passed close to and south of Aparri and entered the China Sea between Bacarra and Cape Bojeador. Inclining more to WNW the typhoon passed SSW of Pratas causing moderate gales, poor visibility, high seas and rain squalls over the China Sea. The storm crossed the southwesternmost part of Kwangtung Province and filled up in the plains of Tongkin. The lowest pressure at Aparri and Cape Bojeador was 745.7 mm.

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12-18

September

1932

Eastern Sea

This depression originated in the Eastern Sea, moved to E, ENE and NNE consecutively.

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16-20

September

1932

Westnorthwest of Guam

The storm originated about 300 miles to the westnorthwest of Guam. It moved to N then to NNW and finally to NNE. Whole gales were experienced by steamers east of Honsu.

This depression originated in the Pacific at abou 300 miles east of Daet, took a decidedly WNW course and crossed the Provinces of Isabela, Mountain, Abra and Ilocos Sur by the north of Vigan. Inclining more to W in the China Sea it passes betwen Hainan and the Luichow Peninsula, but turning to NW it crossed the Gulf of Tongkin and filled up in the mountains of Indochine.

Western Carolines, Cagayan, north of Cape Bojeador, south of Basco, south of Pratas, ENE of Tourane, China

Forming over the Western Carolines, the typhoon was located, fully developed, half way between Guam and Manila. It moved WNW until it entered the Province of Cagayan, where it passed between Tuguegarao and Aparri, and north of Cape Bojeador into the western part of the Balintang Channel, in which region the typhoon remained fortwo and a half days making a loop in a clockwise direction south of Basco. During the afternoon of October 25, the typhoon moved west, passed south of Pratas, gradually changed to the SW, and filled up about 200 miles ENE of Tourane before reaching the Continent. The barometric minima were: 742.3 mm. at Tuguegarao; 741.7 mm. at Aparri; 743.6 mm. at Cape Bojeador; 741.1 mm. at Basco and 735.9 mm. at Pratas.

This typhoon formed in the Pacific between Guam and Formosa, moved NNE and passed west of Bonins, increasing this velocity as it moved towards Japan. The barometric minima were: 742.9 mm. on board te M.V. Silverteal and 740.1 mm. on board the steamship President Polk.

Forming over the Western Carolines, this typhoon moved NNE and then NE passing into the regions of the Aleutian low.

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12-17

October

1932

S of Samar, S of Guiuan, Tacloban, Odiongan, southern part of Mindoro, China Sea, south of Tourane, Cambodia

A depression formed S o the Island of Samar, oved WNW and developed into a typhoon, as it passed S of Guiuan and later over Tacloban and Odiongan. It then crossed the southern part of Mindoro and entered China Sea between Apo Reef and the Calamianes. Crossing the China Sea in a WNW or W by N, it entered Indochina south of Tourane, apparently filling up in Cambodia.

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15-17

October

1932

Loochoo Islands

A depression originated close to the Loochoo Islands, moved ENE, then NE and finally directly E.

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22-23

October

1932

Luzon, Ilocos

A depression covered Luzon and moved northward, passing through the Ilocos provinces into the China Sea.

Forming S of Yap, the typhoon moved WNW, the changed to NW and WNW, crossing the Cagayan province almost from south to north and entering the Balintang Channel east of Aparri. Recurving to NE, and intensifying, it moved faster, passed about 200 miles E of Loochoos and headed for Yokohama Bay, continuing this course to the Aleutian low. This typhoon caused great destruction on land and sea, as it passed Japan. The following barometric minima were observed: 740.2 mm. at Virac, gravity correction not applied; 718.06 mm. on board the steamship California during the calm; 713.5 mm. on board the San Luis Maru; 733.0 m. on board the Tyosi; 730 mm. on board the Olympia and 726.4 mm. on board the steamship Goldentide.

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20-22

November

1932

SW of Yap, south of Palau

This depression originated SW of Yap, moved W, passing south of Palau and filled up between the latter island and Mindanao.

This typhoon formed halfway between Yap and Palau, moved WNW and inclined NW near Surigao Strait, passsing close to, and north of, Guiuan. Crossing Samar in a SE to NW direction, it passed over San Bernardino Strait into Sorsogon province. Then shifting more to the north, it moved across the hills of southern Tayabas to Hondagua Bay, entering Luzon again between Mauban and Infanta. Over Luzon the center touched the Provinces of Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela and Cagayan, passing into the Pacific S of Tuguegarao.

Southeast of Ponape, Palau, east of tte northern part of Surigao Strait, ENE of Laoang, east of the Norwegian

This typhoon formed to the southeast of Ponape. The storm passed nearer to Palau than to Yap. The Chome Maru plying between Palau and Yap was stranded on a coral island, 8 miles from Yap. The typhoon passed east of the Patrick Henry about 300 miles east of the northern part of Surigao Strait and inclined to NW and to N. At a point only 60 miles to the ENE of Laoang the Stanley Dollar was buffeted by winds of force 10-12 for at least 17 hours. The storm recurved to NNW, N and NE, receding from the Philippines, doubling the speed and gaining energy. It passed close by the east of the Norwegian motorship Fernhill, moved towards the south of Japan and raged with fury out in the Pacific. The following barometric minima were observed: 735.3 mm. on board the Stanley Dollar; 715.98 mm. on board the Fernhill; and 738.8 mm. on board the Fernbrook.

This depression or typhoon was formed to the southeast of Yap. When the center was about the latitude of Tuguegarao, it began to curve northeastwards towards Bonins and at the same time developed into a typhoon.

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June

1933

Bashi Channel

This depression started in the Bashi Channel. It travelled in a northeasterly direction until about 100 miles W of Naha, then it turned to an eastnortheasterly direction.

This typhoon formed in the China Sea 250 miles W of the northern Luzon. After recurving close to northern Hainan, the typhoon continued northnortheastward. It reached the China coast about 100 miles W of Hongkong, which reported a barometric minimum of 745.2 mm. The typhoon filled up 250 miles NNE of Hongkong.

This typhoon formed in the Pacific. It travelled slowly NW and then recurved to the NE. After reaching the north Yelow Sea the typhoon turned NE till near Vladivostok. The barometric minimum at Oshima was 730 mm.

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July

1933

China Sea, southern Formosa Strait

This depression formed in the China Sea between Pratas and northern Luzon and died down near the southern entrance of the Formosa Strait.

This typhoon appeared east of Saipan, proceeded slowly in a generally WNW direction, moved quickly to the middle of the Eastern Sea and recurving proceeded with great rapidity towards the NE passing E of Saghalin Island, whence it traveled to the Aleutian Low.

This typhoon was observed first about 300 miles south of Guam. It proceeded in a NW direction, recurved northward until it reached Naha and recurving moved towards the north Japan Sea. It caused hurricane winds and a barometric minimum of 718.5 mm. at Naha. Much damage was caused by the typhoon in Korea.

This typhoon appeared 300 miles E of northern Luzon. It took a WNW direction until it entered the Balintang Channel and moved westward towards Hainan. Inclinig slightly towards the south it dissipated in the interior of Indochina. The barometric minimum of 735 mm. was reported in the China Sea near Hainan.

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1-7

August

1933

Northern Luzon

This depression formed between Palau and Yap, moved NW, crossed northern Luzon, then it inclined westward towards the China Sea.

This typhoon appeared SSW of Yap. Traveling in a NW direction the storm reached a point about 250 miles E of southern Luzon, took a turn to the NNE and turned back again to a NW course. It moved N until east of Shanghai, increasing in speed, then moved in a NE direction unti just S of Korea. The President Cleveland reported a barometric minimum of at least 725 mm.

A typhoon started west of northern Luzon, moved northward and N and came close to the NE of Pratas. It then went WNW and dissipated in the Continent W of Hongkong. The lowest barometer reported was 745 mm.

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26-3

September-October

1933

Northern Luzon, China Sea, S of Hainan, W of Gulf Tongkin

It passed over Northern Luzon, as a shallow depression, but after it reached the China Sea, it increased in intensity, passed S of Hainan and dissipated in the Continent W of the Gulf of Tongkin.

Starting from near Guam this typhoon travelled slowly in approximately a NNW direction. Proceeding slowly W, the typhoon moved to Hainan and dissipated gradually in the Gulf of Tongkin. The U.S.S. Baker reported a pressure of 745.8 mm. just W of the Balintang Channel.

This typhoon appeared SSW of Guam. It proceeded almost due NW and took a sharp turn to the NE until SSW of the Bonin Islands. It turned nortward and then finally northeastward towards the Aleutian Islands.

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1-3

October

1933

Coast of China, Eastern Sea, Aleutian Islands

A fast moving depression originated along the coast of China, crossed the Eastern Sea and on its way to the Aleutian Islands caused pressure as low as 735 mm.

South of Yap, east of Laoang, south of Ishigakijima, northern Japan, Pacific

This typhoon formed to the south of Yap. Moving slowly in a WNW direction, it reached a point about 200 miles east of Laoang, curved almost due N, took a northwesterly direction, passed very close to the south of Ishigakijima, moved to NE, reached northern Japan and moved eastward across the Pacific. The barometer at Ishigakijima was at least 720 mm. The Sashima Maru foundered in Japan with the loss of 54 lives. One thousand fishing boats and two thoussand men were reported missing near Japan.

This typhoon formed near north Samar. It travelled very swiftly in a NW direction and crossed northern Luzon. In the China Sea, it gradually curved WNW then W and finally WSW, increasing slowly in intensity. It entered Indochina south of Tourane, which reported a minimum of 749.3 mm.

Western Carolines, south of Surigao, Dumaguete, north of Puerto Princesa, China Sea, Quinhon

This typhoon originated in the Western Carolines, passed south of Surigao, almost over Dumaguete and north of Puerto Princesa, increased in intensity in the China Sea, struck Quinhon in Indochina with great force and dissipated inland. The barometric minima were 741.2 mm. in Pamplona, Oriental Negros and 708 mm. at Quinhon. It was considered as the worst typhoon in Indochina for 11 years.

This typhoon appeared SE of Yap. It travelled with irregular speed in a NW direction, crossed Leyte, northern Cebu, central Panay,northern Palawan and recurving in the China Sea, it dissipated near Hainan. The barometric minimum at Ormoc was 744.0 mm.

Chichijima, east coast of central Japan, Kuriles, western Aleutian, north of Kodiak

This typhoon originated between the Philippines and Guam, causing gales of force 8-9. Recurving in the Pacific to NE, the cyclone passed near Chichijima and caused gales up to 11 in force off the east coast of central Japan. It crossed Kuriles, then turned eastward and entered the extreme western Aleutian area where the steamship Hiye Maru reported the barometric minimum of 716.01 mm. It weakened in intensity and moved northward entering Alaska north of Kodiak.

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November

1933

Palau, Samar, Biliran, Panay, Palawan, China Sea

This depression arose near Palau and after slowly moving NNW, it turned westward and passing through the islands of Samar, Biliran, Panay, and Palawan and then dissipated in the China Sea.

This typhoon started below Yap and travelled in a NW direction, passed close to Baler, crossed the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain and La Union, and dissipated in the China Sea. The barometric minimum at Baler was 745 mm. and the maximum force of the wind was 8.

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February

1934

East of Mindanao, Suriago Province, Bohol, southern Negros, Sulu Sea

A depression formed east of Mindanao, moved northward and northwestward, took a westerly direction towards Mindanao, crossed the northern part of Suriago Province, Bohol, southern Negros and filled up ver the Sulu Sea.

This depression was formed to the E of northern Mindanao, moved W by N and passed S of Surigao and over Bohol and Negros. It then moved NW passing by the S of Iloilo and N of San Jose, Antique. Afterwards it moved WSW towards northern Palawan an the southern part of the China Sea where it filled up.

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April

1934

NNW of Palau

This depression was formed to the NNW of Palau, moved in a northwesterly direction, recurved northeastward and filled up.

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22-24

May

1934

E of northern Luzon, western part of Balintang Channel

A small depression formed E of northern Luzon. It moved WNW passing between Basco and Aparri and then filled up over the western part of Balintang Channel.

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May

1934

Western part of Bashi Channel

This depression developed over the western part of Bashi Channel. It moved ENE and E towards the Pacific.

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June-July

1934

Luzon

This depession formed to the E of southern Luzon, moved W by N and crossed central Luzon towards the China Sea and headed afterward toward Indochina.

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30-9

June-July

1934

E of southern Luzon, Luzon, China Sea, Indochina

This depression formed in the Pacific E of southern Luzon and moved westward across central Luzon and the China Sea into Indochina.

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6-15

July

1934

Pacific

A low presure area appeared in the Pacific about 300 miles E of Manila, moved NW and then recurved to the NE.

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10-15

July

1934

Western part of the Balintang Channel, NE south of Macao

This depression formed over the western part of the Balintang Channel, moved NW, then recurved to the NE south of Macao. It changed to the E, then to the N.

This typhoon formed E of northern Luzon, moved NW, then WNW, crossing northern Formosa and Formosa Channel into China, where it gradually recurved to the NNE, leaving the Continent 100 miles north of Shanghai. It crossed the Yelow Sea and filled up in the Sea of Japan. The Ilocos Express of the Manila Railroad Co. was derailed at a washout along the tracks. Landslides occurred along the mountain roads leading to Baguio. Four deaths were reported due to drowning in swollen rivers.

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August

1934

E of Catanduanes, northern Luzon

This depression formed E of Catanduanes, moved NW, crossed northern Luzon toward the China Sea.

Balintang Channel, northern part of the Formosa Channel, south of Basco, northern Luzon

This typhoon appeared about 700 miles east of the Archipelago, moved WNW, changed to NW, crossed the Balintang Channel and recurving to the NE, it reached the nothern part of the Formosa Channel. The typhoon passed close to the south of Basco, causing the barometer at Basco to fall to 704.38 mm. In northern Luzon floods washed away bridges and crops were destroyed.

This typhoon formed south of Yap. It moved NW, changed to WNW, and then moved directly for northern Luzon. It crossed the Cagayan Valley and moved westward to Indochina. The barometric minimum at Vigan was 743.6 mm. Much damage was done in northern Luzon.

This typhoon formed in the Pacific. It moved WNW, crossed Balintang Channel as a depression, gained intensity in the China Sea, passed close to, and south of, Pratas, traversed the Island of Hainan and disappeared over Indochina.

These two typhoons formed within three days of each other over the Pacific near the Carolines Islands. They moved over different paths to the region south of Naha when both combined into one severe typhoon or else one increased in intensity while the other vanished. The single typhoon of September 20 moved rapidly northward to Japan, where it caused great destruction to life and property, especially in Osaka, Kobe and Kioto. More than 2,500 people were reported killed, more than 13,000 injured, more than 34,000 buildings destroyed and more than 10,931 vessels of various sizes were wrecked or sunk. This tyhoon is said to have caused more material damage in southern and central Japan than any recent natural agency other than the great earthquake of 1923. The partial destruction of the crop of rice through hurricane winds and rain was considered as a national calamity. During the passage of the typhoon over Shikoku Island, the Kochi Observatory recorded a barometric minimum of 684 mm.

This typhoon appeared SSE of Guam, moved NW, inclined to WNW, and moving due W or W by S, it crossed the provinces of Isabela, Mountain, Abra and Ilocos, and traversing the China Sea, recurved to the N and NNE over the northern part of Hainan towards the Continent. The Skramstad experienced easterly gales of force 11 and a barometric minimum of 745.22 mm. The typhoon passed between Tuguegarao and Aparri and entered the China Sea between Laoag and Vigan. The following barometric minima were observed: 733.6 mm. at Tuguegarao; 739.8 mm. at Laoag; 740.32 mm. at Vigan and 740.03 mm. at Aparri. The loss of property and life was considerable most of the casualties being due to drowning.

Southwest of Yap, Visayas, northeastern Mindanao, east of San Bernardino Strait, NE of Catanduanes, Daet, Infanta, north of Manila, Bulacan, southern part of Pampanga, Zambales, south of Iba

This typhoon formed to the southwest of Yap. It was announced by the Weather Bureau as a low center on October 14th. The first indications of its existence were broadcasted to all ships at 9 p.m. on October 14th. At 2 p.m. of the same day, it was announced to the eastern stations of the Visayas and northeastern Mindanao as a depression or typhoon located to the east of northern Mindanao, moving WNW. The typhoon moved to the east of San Bernardino Strait, causing winds of force 8 to the U.S.T. Meigs. At 2 p.m. it was located about 60 miles NE of Catanduanes; at the same time Virac reported a barometric minimum of 743.0 mm. with west winds of force 8 and the U.S.S. Henderson reported winds of force 10. At 10 p.m. on October 15th, the typhoon passed very close to, and by the north of, Daet, where the barometer fell to 732 mm. and winds of force 10 were experienced. At 3 a.m. of October 16th the tyhoon passed almost over Infanta, Tayabas, a short distance south of it, causing the barometer to fall to 727.7 mm. with winds of hurricane force. In less than three hours the center of the storm moved from Infanta to the north of Manila, at a velocity of translation of about 20 miles an hour at least. At Manila, from 6 to 8 p.m., the barometers were still rising very slightly: at 9 p.m. the barometers began decidedly to fall, with winds blowing steadily from NW to W. Without any change in the direction of the wind, the barometers began to fall rapidly at 3 a.m. until the barometric minimum 740 mm. was reached at 5.30 a.m. The lowest point of the barometric minimum was very sharp. At 6 a.m. a decided rise of the barometer took place, and by 10 a.m. the barometers had risen to 753 mm. The maximum force of the wind experienced in Manila at the Observatory was 57.0 miles per hour. At Manila, typhoon signals were hoisted in the following order: No. 1 at 8.10 a.m. on October 15th; No. 4 at 1.40 a.m. on October 16th; No. 7 at 4.35 a.m. on October 16th and No. 5 at 6.25 a.m. on October 16th. Typhoon signal No. 7 was hoisted in Daet and Infanta; No. 4 in Cavite, Corregidor and Mariveles. Typhoon warnings had been sent to all observers and provincial governors from Aparri to Surigao. The center of the storm crossed the Province of Bulacan causing considerable damage in Malolos, Pulilan, Apalit, Bulacan and Hagonoy and after traversing the southern part of the Pampanga Province and Zambales it entered the China Sea by the south of Iba.

This typhoon formed east of Yap. Taking a WNW direction, it approached the Philippines on the 19th. At 6 a.m. on October 20th the typhoon was in Camarines Sur. Naga hoisted typhoon signal No. 7 and experienced one of the worst floods in its history. Passing close to, and north of, Calabanga, the typhoon traversed San Miguel Bay, the Ragay Gulf, the Bondoc Peninsula south of New Aloneros and north of Catamnan, Tayabas Bay, the southernmost part of the province of Batangas, the Verde Island Passage and entered the China Sea close to Lubang Island. The destruction wrought by this typhoon was due more to heavy rains than to strong winds. All rice fields within 10 kilometers from Naga were under a meter of water for over a week. The crop was a total loss. After a survey of the provinces of Laguna, Tayabas and Camarines Sur, it was estimated that damages to crops, roads, bridges and buildings in the three provinces of Camarines Sur, Tayabas and Laguna amounted to four million pesos. In Camarines Sur the greatest calamity was the flood of Naga and the loss of the rice crop. In Tayabas and Laguna the greatest loss was due to the ruin of the flowers and young nuts, setting back the productivity of the coconut trees at least one year and depriving the farmers of the income of millions of palm trees.

This typhoon formed in the Pacific far away to NE of Guam, moved WSW, W, and WNW and inclined N and NNE, then moved to the NE. The typhoon was of a large area and intense. The Chichibu Maru, the Iowa, and he Steel Scientist experienced the gales of this typhoon. The barometric minimum reported on boad the Chichibu Maru was 724.4 mm.

This typhoon originated very far away to the NE of Guam, moved WNW, recurved to N by E and finally to NE. The Steel Inventor encountered N and S winds of force 12 and reported a barometric minimum of 739.13 mm. The steamer Larry Doheny with a cargo of oil for the Philippines was buffeted by high winds and seas. On the morning of the 24 the Larry Doheny sent out a distress signal the ship being almost helpless because of the damage suffered in the typhoon. The destructive winds and high seas did not last long and the ship was able to proceed to Guam under its power accopained by the U.S.S. Goldstar.

This typhoon formed far to the SE of Guam. It gradually developed into a small depression or typhoon and by November 12th, 6 a.m., it had reached just east of Yap. Thence it moved very fast, at least 20 miles per hour, until November 3th, 2 p.m., when its center was located about 300 miles east of southern Samar. About this time, it started to curve WNW with reduced speed. On November 14th, 6 a.m., thecenter was situated about 60 miles E of Borongan. Soon after, it moved more and more slowly in a NW direction. The minimum of Borongan was 738.8 mm. and the maximum force of the wind was 10. At Catbalogan the barometric minimum was 741.6 mm. and the maximum fore of the wind was 12. The typhoon passed almost over Legaspi at 7.15 p.m. on November 14th with increasing intensity, the barometric minimum being 725.3 mm. A relative calm of two hours was observed at Legaspi, with some stars and the moon visible. Thence the storm crossed southern Camarines, near to the south of Naga at 11 p.m. of the 14th, the barometer of Naga falling to 730.6 mm. and wind rising to force 10. The motorship Naga at Mercedes reported a minimum of 736.7 mm. and wind force 12. Thence it moved very slowly to Lamon Bay, entering the province of Tayabas, almost half way between Mauban and Infanta, making the barometer fall to 741.7 mm. at Mauban and to 741.3 mm. at Infanta and causing easterly gales at Infanta and strong westerly winds at Mauban. The rains, associated with the passing of the typhoon over the coast of Tayabas, were exceedingly heavy and caused numerous landslides in Sampaloc and the worst flood in the history of Mauban. At Lucban the rainfall of the days 14, 15 and 16 of November amounted to 860.8 mm. Sixty-six persons were reported drowned in Mauban and 19 in Sampaloc; at the end of the year, 27 persons were still unaccounted for at Mauban and 2 at Sampaloc. A flight in an amy hydroplane enabled a rapid survey of the region to be made and showed clearly that the loss of life at Mauban was not due to any tidal wave, nor to the force of the winds, but to torrential rains lasting 18 hours, over the wide watershed of the two rivers, Maapon and Bato, that flow close to Mauban. In some places of the town the water of the river rose two meters and a half over the mean level. The current was reported to have been very swift and overwhelming. A rather long relative calm was observed at Infanta; the winds that prior to the calm ranged between forces 8 and 12 subsided considerably indicating a remarkable decrease in the intensity of the storm. Still moving NW or WNW, the typhoon entered the valley of Central Luzon as a depression, gained energy in the China Sea and moved towards the west of Batanes and towards the Loochoos. The barometric minimum at Laoang was 721.37 mm.

Truk, south of Yap, Guiuan, south of Tacloban, NE end of Panay, south of Odiongan, Mindoro, Puerto Galera, Paracels

This typhoon apparently formed on the 24th of November near Truk, passed close to the south of Yap and moving over 17 miles per hour in a WNW direction, it struck Guiuan on the morning of the 29th. Guiua´s barometric minimum was 724.8 mm. and the wind reached full hurricane force. The storm passed close to the south of Tacloban, causing the barometer to fall to 727.2 mm. and gave rise to an unprecedented flood. Continuing its WNW course, the typhoon reached the NE end of Panay, changed then its direction to NW, passed very close to the south of Odiongan, traversed Mindoro and entered the China Sea near Puerto Galea and filled up over the Paracels. The damage done to Leyte, Tablas and Mindoro was considerable.

This depression formed W of Palau, moved NW, crossed central Leyte, northern Cebu, the northernmost part of Negros, Panay Island, and passing N of Cuyo and across the northern part of Palawan, moved to the China Sea, entered the Continent and filled up in Indochina.

West of Palawan, northern part of Palawan, northern part of the Sulu Sea, Panay, Leyte, south of Samar

This abnormal typhoon formed in the China Sea west of Palawan, moved very slowly for a considerable time, and approached the northern part of Palawan, passing close to Bacuit. Taking an almost due east course, the storm crossed the northern part of the Sulu Sea, traversed the island of Panay, and decreasing in energy, it crossed central Leyte and passed to the Pacific south of Samar, filling up far to the NW of Yap. The town of Bacuit was practically wiped out: extraordinary floods occurred in Palawan. The barometric minimum at Cuyo was 751.87 mm. and at Iwahig was 748.56 mm.

This depression formed SSE of Palau, moved WNW, inclined NW, crossed the Surigao Strait, southern Leyte, northern Cebu, the northernmost part of Negros and inclining to N by W, moved between Tablas and Romblon, took a sharp curve towards the west, crossing Mindoro towards the China Sea. The barometric reading at Surigao was 749.60 m.

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December

1934

ESE of Palau, Pacific

This depression of little importance formed to the ESE of Palau, moved between Palau and Yap and filled up in the Pacific far away from the Philippines.